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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Community Health Edcuatior will lead, design, coordinate, deliver, and assess University-wide health and wellness services, programs, and health communication materials; engage in research-based practice; apply health promotion theory and public health models; educate and train students on a variety of health and wellness topics using principles supporting equity, inclusion, and belonging; assess health promotion efforts and strategies to effectively reach and encourage students to make healthy decisions; plan and implement general wellness education initiatives for Health Promotion and Wellness; provide input on the Health Promotion and Wellness strategic plan, services, activities, and programs related to strategic plans of the University and Student Affairs; oversee all aspects of a peer health education program, including recruitment, selection and training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individual health promotion and education for University students

• Plan, and deliver health-focused initiatives utilizing peer health education

• Develop and implement research-based health promotion initiatives and programs, may include wellness-related events

• Create and implement new programs and outreach initiatives focused on general health and wellbeing

• Develop and update peer health education procedures and policies

• Provide input on strategic plan, services, activities, and programs

• Complete all necessary referral documentation and database updates

• Recruit and train peer educators

• Train students on issues related to health promotion and wellness to prepare them to be peer educators

• May oversee budget for program

• May provide health education programs for classrooms and other student organizations on request

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Master's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 - $67,300.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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