Position Number: 012913
Department: Health & Well Being (Adm)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Months Per Year: 12
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the organization, staffing, marketing, and implementation of campus prevention training, including mental health first aid training, a national, evidence-based mental health and suicide prevention strategy designed to educate
students, staff, and faculty to recognize warning signs of a mental health crisis and build skills and confidence to intervene to create a culture of care on campus.
The Coordinator of Campus Prevention Trainings is responsible for leading a diverse team of staff/faculty who serve as instructors for prevention training, including Mental Health First Aid. This will include trainer recruitment, engagement, and development. This position is responsible for developing collaborative relationships to coordinate a variety of program activities including a social marketing campaign, active training schedule, and action-based events to engage students in destigmatizing mental health concerns and promoting help-seeking. This position will report to the Director and assist in broader-level mental health education and prevention outreach, training, and education for the campus community including planning for signature events.
Minimum Experience / Education:
Master’s Degree required in public health, health promotion, psychology, counseling, higher education leadership, social work, or related field required.
Demonstrated work experience in coordinating an evidence-informed well-being program or initiative
Preferred Education Skills and Experience:
Experience with coordinating wellbeing or prevention initiatives in a university setting.
Evidence of ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing health promotion needs of emerging adults, especially college students
Familiarity with social marketing and health communications strategies
Experience with education/programmatic training, and/or prevention education programming.
Demonstrated skills in a variety of educational methods including presentations, workshops, training, and small group discussion/facilitation
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as skill in presenting effectively to faculty, staff, and students