Coordinator-Health Educator | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates, participates and provides education for health related program(s); plans and monitors performance against program goals and objectives and ensures program results; interacts with internal and external program or project stakeholders to build program support.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristics of the Coordinator-Health Educator profile are the responsibilities to develop, coordinate and provide direct health education services to internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Develops, implements, and evaluates university-wide health promotion education programs to groups and individuals 2. Manages the processes to support the program including program budgets, records and systems management, tracking, program evaluation and report generation. 3. Provides subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to serving on committees and task forces. 4. Ascribes to national health promotion standards and best practices related to health and wellbeing. 5. Establishes, manages, and maintains internal and external relationships and opportunities to develop and enhance the identification and quality of the programs services provided. 6. Ensures compliance with applicable university policy, state and federal regulations.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department; your job may contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. Decisions impact: • Functions across the University • Campus Stakeholders • Department • Direct team • Student/Parents

Accountability

Results are defined by department leadership and division mission, vision, and strategies; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. May supervise work of classified, unclassified and/or student employees, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. Has responsibility for making, or effectively recommending on decisions regarding hiring, termination and pay adjustments. Monitors, informs, reports and approves within unit/department budget.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit and University Wide to: • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit to: • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Typical Requirements

Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, College Student Services Administration, or related field. May require licensure and/or certification.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.