Health and Wellness Specialist, Hazing, Health Promotion

Job ID: 319562

Department

HEALTH PROMOTION (BA-HPRO-IUBLA)

Job
Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the planning, implementation, and
  evaluation of health promotion initiatives at Indiana University Bloomington under the direction of the Associate Director of Health
  Promotion.
• Contributes to the creation of healthy learning environments by developing and delivering educational programming,
  strategic campaigns, innovative workshops, and health-focused media.
• Through collaboration with student organizations, academic
  units, residential communities, campus departments, and community partners, this role advances a coordinated, student-centered approach to
  campus well-being.
• Enhances health and wellness education across foundational health and wellness domains identified as priorities
  by students throughout the college experience.
• Advances population-level prevention strategies to improve quality of life and
  student success within the IUB student community.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates evidence-informed, theory-driven,
  trauma-informed, and responsive programs and services that advance campus-wide public health outcomes.
• Contributes to office
  outreach efforts and supports the recruitment, training, supervision, and professional development of peer health educators and student
  interns.
• Collaborates with campus partners to advance a coordinated, student-centered approach to health
  promotion.
• Exercises professional judgment in determining the content and delivery of health education programming across the scope
  of college health topics.
• Works closely with and advises the Associate Director of Health Promotion on emerging initiatives,
  programmatic priorities, and requests for new programming.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive health promotion
  programs grounded in public health theory, behavior change models, and evidence-informed practices
• Develops programming addressing
  foundational health topics that affect both individual behaviors and environmental determinants of health
• Creates educational
  programming for academic classrooms and campus partners (e.g. Student Involvement Leadership Center, Office for Sorority and Fraternity
  Life, Student Health Center), student organization, and special campus events
• Uses epidemiological, institutional, and assessment
  data to identify priority populations and tailor targeted responsive programs and services to reduce disparities
• Develops
  educational materials, campaigns, and digital content using health communication frameworks to promote protective behaviors and informed
  decision-making
• Ensures health education is broadly accessible across campus, with attention to students with elevated risk or
  limited access to services
• Integrates peer-reviewed research and national guidelines (e.g., CDC, ACHA, WHO) into program design and
  implementation
• Advocates for and contribute to campus policies and environmental strategies that support student and community
  health
• Develops partnerships internal and external campus partnerships to advance coordinated health promotion
  efforts
• Facilitates engaging, evidence-based presentations and workshops for student groups, residence halls, classes, student
  organizations, and campus departments
• Collaborates with student groups, academic partners, and administrative units to incorporate
  health promotion into campus life
• Provides individual educational consultations to students seeking information on health and
  wellness topics
• Strengthens referral pathways between health education, clinical services, counseling, and other student support
  resources
• Trains, mentors, and supervises peer health educators and provide structured preceptorship to student
  interns
• Assists with departmental outreach strategy and campus engagement initiatives
• Consults with and advise the Associate
  Director of Health Promotion on emerging health trends, new initiatives, and programming priorities
• Conducts needs assessments and
  environmental scans to identify emerging student health concerns and contributing environmental factors
• Collects, analyzes, and
  interprets program data (e.g., pre/post assessments, participation metrics, qualitative feedback) using appropriate evaluation
  tools
• Develops logic models, evaluation plans, and impact reports to demonstrate effectiveness and guide strategic
  decision-making
• Assists the Associate Director in evaluating health promotion programs and disseminating findings related to student
  health behaviors and environmental determinants
• Contributes to grant development and innovative initiative
  planning
• Maintains accurate records of programming details, outreach metrics, and engagement using office tracking systems and
  program calendars
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Directs and administrates health
  promotion marketing and public health programs.
• Plans health and wellness programming while in collaboration with various
  department, campus, and university liaisons.
• Utilizes data to assess the needs of programming and assesses programming
  outcomes.
• Contributes to committees and staff training as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum
required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health, social work, student affairs, health
  education, or related field.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in mental health, social work, student
  affairs, health education, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years in
  related field.

Preferred

• 3 years of relevant professional experience in health promotion, public
  health, social work, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education or a campus-based setting is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) from the
  National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Upon Date of Hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of
  professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to
  quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of
  specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Preferred

• Knowledge of evidence-based substance use prevention strategies, harm reduction approaches, and
  public health frameworks
• Understanding of alcohol and other drug trends impacting college and young adult
  populations
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate prevention and education programs
• Skills in assessment, data
  collection, and outcome evaluation to inform continuous improvement
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for delivering
  trainings, workshops, and educational programs to diverse audiences
• Ability to translate complex prevention concepts into engaging,
  accessible content
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus partners, student organizations, and interdisciplinary
  teams
• Experience coordinating initiatives across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills
• Ability to develop educational materials, reports, and outreach communications
• Ability to work effectively with all
  students and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention
  to detail and consistent follow-through

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to
effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as
well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This position could involve moving up to 25 pounds and moving
around campus in all weather conditions. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an
accommodation.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by Friday July
24, 2026.

Work Location

Indiana University Bloomington.

This is an in person position.

Advertised Salary

$54,000.00 on an annualized basis.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00
PM

This position will require some evenings and weekends.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees,
Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings
  account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance
  paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment
  insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each
  year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance
  program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job
Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Health & Wellness
Services

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opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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