Assistant Director of Health Promotion

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The Assistant Director of Health Promotion supports Claremont McKenna College students in developing a lifelong commitment to their health and well‑being through education, outreach, peer leadership, and student support. Guided by a framework that includes multiple dimensions of wellness, the Assistant Director takes a holistic approach by designing and delivering health promotion initiatives that address a variety of areas, including alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, healthy relationships, nutrition, and mental/emotional wellbeing.

The Assistant Director plays a key role in developing and delivering wellbeing initiatives, supervising student peer educators, supporting mental health case management efforts, and collaborating with campus partners to meet the evolving needs of students. The Assistant Director contributes to a comprehensive, inclusive, and evidence‑informed approach to student health promotion that empowers students to build self‑advocacy and navigate toward their own solutions.

• Design, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based health promotion programs that support student wellbeing and healthy decision‑making.
• Deliver presentations, workshops, and trainings for students, student leaders, faculty, staff, and families on topics relevant to college student health and wellbeing.
• Develop and maintain health education materials across multiple platforms (e.g., digital content, print materials, web resources).
• Recruit, train, and supervise student Peer Health Ambassadors (PHAs), fostering a collaborative and supportive peer education program that aligns with the Dean of Students Office wellbeing framework.
• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and feedback to PHAs and other student leaders to support effective programming and skill development.
• Collaborate with PHAs and other health‑focused student organizations to plan and implement health promotion initiatives and events.
• Support the Dean of Students Office mental health case management system by meeting with students, identifying needs, and connecting them with appropriate campus and community resources.
• Maintain ongoing communication with students to support progress, encourage self‑advocacy, and promote wellbeing.
• Document student interactions in Maxient Case Management System and participate in regular case consultation meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Dean of Students Office and campus partners to evaluate student wellbeing and academic trends and create responsive programming.
• Support restorative and educational interventions related to student conduct or health‑related concerns, as appropriate.
• Apply harm reduction, public health frameworks, and inclusive practices in all programming and outreach efforts.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and best practices related to student mental health and wellbeing.
• Partner with campus and 7C consortium colleagues to support coordinated, holistic approaches to student wellbeing (ie. Claremont‑Mudd‑Scripps Department of Athletics and Physical Education, Health Education Outreach, Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of Black Student Affairs,…