Health Promotion Specialist

Job #: 042661
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range:
$57,200
Hours:
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm
(summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job
Description:

The Barnes Center at The Arch is Syracuse Universitys integrated health and wellness center which incorporates
health promotion, counseling, health, and recreation. The Health Promotion Specialist is an 11-month full-time position that serves as a key
team member of the Health Promotion team by developing, supporting, and implementing health and wellness initiatives. In partnership with
Health Promotion leadership, the Health Promotion Specialist will research, develop, and establish best practices to support a
socioecological substance use prevention model.

The Health Promotion Specialist will have responsibility for substance use prevention
content creation and delivery, coordination of services including the online Narcan order system, and in-person training and provide
education to students referred for educational interventions. The Health Promotion Specialist will contribute to the overall mental health
promotion initiative by researching, identifying, and implementing best practices for addressing topics including, but not limited to, sleep
education and suicide prevention. The Health Promotion Specialist will directly work with students by facilitating resiliency programs and
assist in training staff and students on suicide prevention.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in
  health education, health promotion, community health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in the field of health
  promotion/public health.
• Experience creating and facilitating health-related educational workshops and trainings.
• Knowledge
  of best practices for cultivating mental health and resiliency.
• Knowledge of best practices for substance use harm
  reduction.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience creating collaborative relationships.
• Understanding of principles
  of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility and application of these principles within the context of health promotion and public
  health.
• Understanding of the development, implementation, evaluation, and prioritization of health promotion programs in an
  institution of higher education.
• Ability to provide education through the lens of trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent
  presentation/oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to:
  Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, database management.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with Health Promotion
  leadership, research, develop, and establish best practices to support a socioecological substance use prevention model.
• Responsible
  for content creation and delivery, coordination of services including the online Narcan order system and in-person training and provide
  education to students referred for educational interventions.
• Serve as a facilitator for resiliency sessions as part of the overall
  mental health initiative.
• In partnership with Health Promotion leadership, research, develop, and establish best practices to
  support a socioecological model for mental health promotion, including but not limited to topics such as sleep education and suicide
  prevention. Serve as a suicide prevention trainer.
• Serve on Barnes and Student Experience Committees.
• Other duties as
  assigned.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with
distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a
global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of
Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors,
and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate
students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For
more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the
Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles
northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many
social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues.
Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking
in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie
Canal.

Application Deadline:
Full Consideration By:

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112584

Syracuse University is an
equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender,
national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran
status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions,
employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Syracuse University has a long
history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment
programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally
transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans
builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to
the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military
veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

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