What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Educator position at Radford University?
Contact Name for Applicant
Kim Twiest
Contact Phone for Applicant
(540) 831-6499
Education/experience
Bachelor’s degree in community health education, public health education, exercise science, or other related field; or equivalent education and work experience.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Recreation and Wellness, the Health Educator serves as a member of the professional team for the department and act as an integral part of the FitWell team.
This position is charged with creating experiences with a diverse student body in mind, including all activity and ability levels. This position is responsible for the coordination of health education, promotion, wellness services for students. This position utilizes assessment data regarding students’ health behavior and understanding of current health issues, best practices in the field, and supervisory input to assist in development and implementation of campus-wide health promotion activities, prevention campaigns, and fitness programming, utilizing peer programming strategies. Develop measurable objectives for evaluations of all efforts.
Required Qualifications
Payband 4
Posting Date
04/06/2022
Application Review Date
05/11/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check
Statement of Economic Interest is required
No
Alternate work schedule
M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm and may vary depending on activities. Evenings and weekends as necessary and/or appropriate.
Required Licenses
Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Kim Twiest
Contact Phone for Applicant
(540) 831-6499
Education/experience
Bachelor’s degree in community health education, public health education, exercise science, or other related field; or equivalent education and work experience.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Recreation and Wellness, the Health Educator serves as a member of the professional team for the department and act as an integral part of the FitWell team.
This position is charged with creating experiences with a diverse student body in mind, including all activity and ability levels. This position is responsible for the coordination of health education, promotion, wellness services for students. This position utilizes assessment data regarding students’ health behavior and understanding of current health issues, best practices in the field, and supervisory input to assist in development and implementation of campus-wide health promotion activities, prevention campaigns, and fitness programming, utilizing peer programming strategies. Develop measurable objectives for evaluations of all efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professional staff, faculty, and students.
- Demonstrated experience in college campus, corporate, or community health education program development and implementation.
- Knowledge of risk management, student engagement, event planning, presentation or teaching skills.
- Candidates must possess strong computer skills, social media experience and writing/speaking skills.
- Must be eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) exam within first year of employment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion and student development theory.
- Master’s degree in community health, counseling, social work, public health education, exercise science, or related field; or equivalent education and work experience.
- Experience developing and implementing health and wellness education programs directed toward college age populations, including managing peer health and fitness groups.
- Work experience with a focus on programs/initiatives to reduce high-risk behaviors.
- Experience working with college students in a diverse setting.
- Current Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) and NCCA certification in fitness.
- Demonstrated grant-writing skills.
- Experience with research and data collection/analysis.
Payband 4
Posting Date
04/06/2022
Application Review Date
05/11/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check
Statement of Economic Interest is required
No
Alternate work schedule
M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm and may vary depending on activities. Evenings and weekends as necessary and/or appropriate.
Required Licenses
Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
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