Health Promotion Specialist

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: John Jay Hall
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Direct Services, the Health Promotion Specialist, Wellness Coaching is responsible for providing individual and group student coaching, programming, and other wellness-focused initiatives. The Health Promotion Specialist will conduct student support appointments to foster a sense of community and belonging, enhance awareness and utilization of campus resources, facilitate workshops, trainings, department events, and other operational needs.

This is an essential on-site role. Some hybrid work options may be considered. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

Direct Services (60%)

• Provide individual health & wellness coaching sessions.
• Provide small group health & wellness coaching sessions.
• Exercise significant independent decision-making during wellness coaching sessions.
• Support direct services functions, including but not limited to resource navigation and wayfinding, health education, sexual and reproductive health, and substance use and recovery.
• Complete case notes, referrals, and monitor data tracking, evaluation, and metrics.
• Liaise with Alice! Health Promotion, Medical Services, Counseling & Psychological Services, and other Columbia Health staff for client referrals.

Workshops & Trainings (25%)

• Collaborate with the Alice! Health Promotion team on all workshop and training requests.
• Support curriculum writing and editing for workshops and trainings.
• Facilitate workshops and trainings on content such as sleep, stress management, supporting peers, responsible substance use, and related content.
• Support ongoing evaluation of workshops and trainings.

Operations (10%)

• Monitor and triage inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, exercising significant independent decision-making throughout the process.
• Support the research, writing, editing, and updating of web-based related content.
• Participate in regularly scheduled Alice Direct Services and team meetings.
• Manage data reconciliation projects.
• Provide cross-coverage and backup support for Alice! Health Promotion, Columbia Health, and Columbia University programs/initiatives, as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of closely related experience
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic team environment
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft suite, virtual meeting platforms)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including a high level of attention to detail and active listening skills
• Must be able to independently problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality
• Ability to take initiative and manage progress on projects that involve multiple contributors
• Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, effectively manage multiple and simultaneous projects, and work with diplomacy and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with college students
• Strong interest in higher education
• Experience with direct student support including trauma-informed practices and motivational interviewing
• National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) or Real Balance Certified Wellness & Health Coach (CWHC)

Other Requirements

• NA

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