Health Promotion Coordinator

Summary

Dallas College is a community college system dedicated to transforming lives through education and workforce development. The Health Promotion Coordinator manages a comprehensive college-wide wellness program, leading health education, prevention programming, outreach, partnerships, and student wellness initiatives within an integrated care model.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a variety of health promotion initiatives for the campus community based on sound theory and evidence informed practice
• Implementation and leverage technology platforms to support the health promotion initiatives
• Recruit, train, and oversee student Peer Educators to facilitate the integration of health and well-being services to students
• Work collaboratively with the Student Care Network and other campus department to grow and develop the peer educator model
• Ensures staff and programs work collaboratively with other Dallas College areas, faculty, and staff
• Stays informed of new trends and procedures that would enhance college student health
• Promote the health maintenance and well-being of students through health strategies and health awareness activities
• Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• * Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision of Dallas College
• * Skills in technological support and delivery of student programs and services; knowledge and skill in the use of integrated software systems; and proficiency in the use of Microsoft application software
• * Experience leading health education and health promotion programs
• * Employ and deploy data-informed and results oriented initiatives
• * An understanding of contemporary issues in higher education is required through professional development activities
• * Experience working with student support programs (counseling, health & wellness programs, etc.)
• * Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, supervision, or other employees
• * Knowledge and application of health promotion, behavior change, population-based theories and models, and experience using environmental management strategies and ecological models
• * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, complex ideas, and information to a variety of stakeholders/constituents
• * Experience in planning and assessment of program(s) effectiveness
• * Excellent time management, and organizational and problem-solving skills
• * Responds appropriately to issues in a dynamic, rapidly changing educational/economic environment
• * Associate's degree or higher in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Behavioral Health, or related field
• * Official transcripts required
• * Three (3) years of related experienced
• * Current and valid Texas driver's license required
• * Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 am – 5:00 pm workday especially during heavy registration peak times including nights and weekends
• * Bilingual preferred, not required
• * Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), and/or other Wellness Coaching certifications preferred, not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision of Dallas College
• * Skills in technological support and delivery of student programs and services; knowledge and skill in the use of integrated software systems; and proficiency in the use of Microsoft application software
• * Experience leading health education and health promotion programs
• * Employ and deploy data-informed and results oriented initiatives
• * An understanding of contemporary issues in higher education is required through professional development activities
• * Experience working with student support programs (counseling, health & wellness programs, etc.)
• * Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, supervision, or other employees
• * Knowledge and application of health promotion, behavior change, population-based theories and models, and experience using environmental management strategies and ecological models
• * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, complex ideas, and information to a variety of stakeholders/constituents
• * Experience in planning and assessment of program(s) effectiveness
• * Excellent time management, and organizational and problem-solving skills
• * Responds appropriately to issues in a dynamic, rapidly changing educational/economic environment
• * Associate's degree or higher in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Behavioral Health, or related field
• * Official transcripts required
• * Three (3) years of related experienced
• * Current and valid Texas driver's license required
• * Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 am – 5:00 pm workday especially during heavy registration peak times including nights and weekends
• * Bilingual preferred, not required

Nice to Haves

• * Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), and/or other Wellness Coaching certifications preferred, not required

Benefits

• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Strong commitment to employee growth and professional development.