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Assistant Director of Health Promotion & Student Well-Being

Providence College

Providence, RI • On-site

$69K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary staff lead for wellbeing programming with the PC Well Living Learning Community, providing day-to-day leadership of educational and engagement initiatives.

  • Develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives aligned with the college's wellbeing curriculum and departmental priorities.

  • Support student involvement in wellbeing initiatives through peer leadership, student organizations, and collaborative programming.

Job description

Salary: $69,000.00 - $74,000.00 Annually
Location : Providence College
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: PC00272
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Dean of Students
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NU
Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our
Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a - an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found
Overview
Support campus-wide efforts to foster student wellbeing through education, prevention, engagement, and community building. This is a full-time, live-in position, with the employee residing in one of the College's residence halls. As a live-in professional, the employee is expected to respect, support, and advance the Catholic mission, identity, and values in their daily work.
Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Serve as the primary staff lead for wellbeing programming with the PC Well Living Learning Community, providing day-to-day leadership of educational and engagement initiatives. In partnership with the director and Residence Life staff, design, implement, and assess a residential wellbeing model emphasizing holistic wellbeing, health promotion, harm reduction, and belonging. Facilitate group meetings, workshops, and community building activities, and support students in co-creating programs aligned with community values and needs. (30%)
  2. Develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives aligned with the college's wellbeing curriculum and departmental priorities. Support campus-wide health promotion and prevention efforts addressing stress, sleep, substance use, recovery support, digital wellbeing, etc. Collaborate with campus partners to embed wellbeing education into co-curricular and residential experiences, and contribute to marketing, communication, and outreach materials that promote wellbeing programs and student support resources. (25%)
  3. Support student involvement in wellbeing initiatives through peer leadership, student organizations, and collaborative programming. Assist with the training and supervision of student leaders and peer educators connected to wellbeing initiatives. Serve as an advisor or co-advisor to student organizations aligned with health promotion, wellbeing, or recovery-related efforts, as appropriate. Empower students to take active roles in shaping wellbeing culture within residential and campus spaces. (15%)
  4. Collaborate with the Compass Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) team to support a recovery-informed campus culture by aligning residential and co-curricular wellbeing initiatives with recovery principles. Extend recovery-supportive education, harm reduction practices, and allyship through collaborative programming-particularly within the PC Well Living Learning Community-to advance a recovery-ready campus environment. (15%)
  5. Participate in assessment efforts related to wellbeing programming, including collecting feedback, tracking participation, and evaluating student learning outcomes. Utilize assessment data to improve PC Well programming and contribute insights to the director's broader strategic planning and reporting efforts. Monitor emerging wellbeing trends and student needs, particularly as they relate to residential and community-based populations, (10%)
  6. Serve as a collaborative partner to the director, contributing to divisional projects, committees, and campus initiatives as assigned. Maintain familiarity with national best practices in health promotion, collegiate wellbeing, and living-learning community models. Participate in divisional meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities. Support the daily operations of the office including program logistics and coordination, as needed. (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:
  1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in health education/promotion, social work, higher education or a related field from an accredited institution required.
  • One to three years' experience in health education/promotion or social work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Basic proficiency with Qualtrics or other survey platforms.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills
  • Comfort level presenting to students, families, and administrators.
  • Ability to train peer leaders and campus partners.
  • Strong relationship building skills and experience building student belonging and community.
  • Skill in collaborating with a diverse group of campus partners.
  • Weekend and evening work required.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
NOTICE OF E-VERIFY PARTICIPATION
Providence College participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired to work in the United States. Before submitting this application, please review the following documents:
By continuing with this application, you acknowledge that you have been informed of our participation in E-Verify and have had the opportunity to review these notices.
Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:
  • Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
  • Provide financial security while you are working
  • Build financial resources for retirement
  • Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
  • Provide educational opportunities for you and your family

These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/

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