Mental Health Educator

Responsibilities

• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate campus-wide mental health and wellbeing outreach and education programs
• Create tailored wellness programming to meet the unique needs of diverse student populations
• Deliver presentations and training to faculty and staff regarding student mental wellbeing and resource referral
• Assess community health needs and analyze population mental health data to inform programming
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using key metrics and learning objectives
• Collaborate with communications professionals to develop content for web, social media, and print channels
• Manage online resources and courses within the Canvas Learning Management System
• Perform administrative duties including managing calendars, files, and departmental communications

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• 3-4 years of related experience in health promotion, counseling, or a similar field
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
• Experience using Canvas LMS and Qualtrics
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, or Education
• 5+ years of experience in Public Health, Counseling, or Student Affairs
• Experience in program evaluation and conducting health equity impact assessments
• Experience supervising staff, students, or volunteers
• Knowledge of student development theory and the unique challenges facing post-secondary students

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. UBC is a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, committed to fostering an inclusive community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff in their journey of discovery.