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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and implements innovative health education and wellness programs tailored to student needs
• Evaluates the effectiveness of wellness programs and adjusts based on feedback and outcomes
• Collaborates with campus departments and community partners to enhance program delivery and reach
• Acts as a key resource for students and staff on health and wellness topics
• Builds and maintains relationships with local organizations to support and fund wellness initiatives
• Secures external funding through grants and partnerships to sustain and expand wellness programs
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of health education theories and wellness program design
• Knowledge of advancing wellness education and mental health support for students
• Skill in program implementation and evaluation in a wellness or educational setting
• Skill in resource development and external funding acquisition
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders
• Ability to foster relationships and build networks

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Additional Details

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHES/MCHES certification (or interest in obtaining certification)
• Experience working with college students and a strong interest in higher education

Are you passionate about student well-being, peer leadership, and creating a thriving campus culture?

We're seeking a dynamic and collaborative Health Promotion Specialist to help elevate our health promotion efforts.

In this role, you will contribute to an environment where students feel supported, connected, and empowered to care for themselves and one another. You'll partner with campus colleagues, student leaders, and community organizations to bring wellness to life in meaningful and engaging ways.

We are a collaborative, student-centered team that believes wellness is a shared responsibility. Our approach is proactive, inclusive, and grounded in harm reduction and prevention. We value compassion, creativity, and innovation-supporting one another's ideas while encouraging professional growth and staying committed to helping students thrive.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the Wellness Peer Educator program, including recruitment, hiring, training, and ongoing supervision
• Collaborate with the Health Promotion team to design and implement innovative, data-informed initiatives responsive to student needs
• Analyze campus health and wellness data to guide program development and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain partnerships with on- and off-campus resources to expand health promotion efforts

Impact:

• Your work will directly support student well-being and success-helping to foster a caring, connected, and resilient campus community.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request tohr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.