Associate Director, Student Wellness Promotion

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and assess comprehensive wellness and prevention initiatives for students to ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming.
• Oversee the Wellness Education and Prevention Program, including peer education and student engagement efforts.
• Implement evidence-informed initiatives addressing alcohol and drug use, sexual health, emotional well-being, nutrition, and sleep.
• Supervise staff and student employees, managing hiring, training, performance management, and professional development.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including the Health & Counseling Center, to maintain the impact of wellness efforts.
• Manage operational and programming budgets and use data to shape strategic planning and policy development.
• Oversee student wellness communications, including digital content, social media, and campus campaigns.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, health promotion, health education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in public health theory and behavioral change models.
• Experience with environmental management strategies.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of professional experience in higher education health promotion.
• Prior supervisory experience with progressive growth.
• Experience in student peer training, campus-wide program assessment, and evaluation.
• Experience in grant writing, task force management, or sexual violence prevention and survivor advocacy.
• CHES or MCHES certification.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies.
• Flexible spending account benefits.
• Tuition remission benefits (subject to employment duration).
• Retirement contributions.
• Eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program.

About the Company

The University of Portland is a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution dedicated to teaching, learning, faith, formation, service, and leadership. We are committed to inclusive excellence and treating every person with respect and dignity.