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Health Educator, Wellbeing Initiatives (Limited Term)

Position Number: 7314940
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Health - Health Education & Promotion

Health Educator, Wellbeing Initiatives (Limited Term)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Health Educator, Wellbeing Initiatives (Limited Term)

Job Profile Title
Coordinator B

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director, Health Education, the Health Educator will develop, implement, and maintain a variety of population-specific, theory-based health promotion and education initiatives that are responsive to current trends in higher education and evolving student needs. The Health Educator will collaborate with key stakeholders across campus to develop opportunities in support of our mission to infuse wellness throughout the Penn experience through inclusive, innovative, and impactful initiatives. This will be accomplished through planning, coordinating, implementing, and assessing students' physical and emotional health, academic success, and personal growth. Penn's eight domains of wellness include: Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, occupation, environmental, and financial wellness. The Health Educator will embrace our core values of compassion, accessibility, respect and empowerment (CARE) throughout their work.

Please note this is a limited term position through May 31, 2027.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

- Support all Wellness activities related to health promotion, outreach, prevention and intervention efforts, needs assessment, program development, program implementation, , program evaluation, student orientation activities, and orienting student workers to education and outreach facilitation processes. This includes but is not limited to:

Facilitating existing, student-focused Wellbeing programs for groups and individuals across the Penn community
Supporting the planning, coordination, and facilitation of events and activities for incoming students and New Student Orientation (NSO)
Managing logistics for events and programs
Managing evaluation of Wellbeing programs, including survey design and distribution, focus group design and facilitation, and data analysis.
Contributing to monthly metrics, program evaluations, and annual reports
Meeting with stakeholders across campus to create opportunities to integrate health and wellness programming for specific student populations
Supporting health communication efforts (e.g. print, social media, website content)
Orienting student workers to education and outreach facilitation and processes.

- Collaborate with students, campus stakeholders, and the Associate Director, Health Education, students, and campus stakeholders to lead the design and implementation of initiatives that align with Wellness at Penn strategic priorities and address emerging trends in higher education.

- Support efforts to strengthen outreach and education capacity by streamlining systems and processes, including refining systems for outreach request management and metric tracking, and developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for outreach facilitation, Wellness Vending Machine operations, supply inventory, and related functions.
- Support department research activities, present at local and national conferences, and/or identify grant opportunities related to health and wellness initiatives and promoting health and wellbeing among college students.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

BA/BS or 2 to 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required, Master's degree in education, public health or related field preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with highly diverse audiences, including students, faculty members, staff, and university administrators, preferably in higher education settings.
Demonstrated strong people skills, organizational skills, and ability to work on a team, a general understanding of higher education policies and practices preferred.
Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Experience in data analysis and/or program evaluation preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical models of behavior change, health promotion, and higher education preferred.
Demonstrated content or behavioral intervention expertise in at least one of the following topics areas (multiple preferred): artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, anxiety, belonging and social connection, climate and sustainability, creative arts, digital health literacy, digital wellbeing, health insurance, mindfulness meditation, nutrition, physical activity, public health, sexual health, sleep hygiene, stress/stress management.
Alternative work schedule may be required, including evenings and/or weekends

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Health and Wellness

Pay Range
$55,962.00 - $59,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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