Health Promotion Specialist

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Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

The New School's Student Health Services (SHS) seeks a full-time Health Promotion Specialist (HPS) to support student wellbeing through equity-centered health promotion, community engagement, and inclusive student programming. Reporting to the Director of Public Health Services, this position advances the mission of Wellness and Health Promotion (WHP) by fostering a campus culture grounded in belonging, equity, social justice, and collective wellbeing.

WHP, the public health branch of SHS, promotes health as a critical component of academic success and student development. The Health Promotion Specialist will lead initiatives that support historically marginalized and underrepresented student communities while helping to embed anti-oppression, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices across student-facing programs and services.

This role combines strategic organizing, student advocacy, educational programming, assessment, and cross-campus collaboration to advance equity and belonging throughout the student experience. Working under the supervision of the Director of Public Health Services, the Health Promotion Specialist will support university-wide prevention and health promotion efforts aligned with The New School's strategic priorities and commitment to student success and social justice.

Student Engagement, Belonging & Advocacy

• Co-develop and implement student-centered initiatives that foster belonging, inclusion, and wellbeing for undergraduate and graduate students, particularly students from historically marginalized communities.

• Create community-building programs in response to campus, national, or global incidents impacting student wellbeing.

• Provide mentorship, support, and referral services to students navigating complex personal, social, or identity-related concerns.

• Serve as a liaison and advocate for student voices in campus planning and decision-making processes.

• Support retention and success initiatives for underrepresented student populations.

Health Promotion & Educational Programming

• Co-design and facilitate workshops, retreats, trainings, and educational campaigns focused on:

• Collaborate with academic divisions and student affairs partners to integrate health and wellbeing themes into curricular and co-curricular experiences.

• Assist in activating The New School’s Healthy Campus Communities Framework, including:

Assessment, Evaluation & Data Analysis

• Support administration and analysis of student wellness assessments, including the National College Health Assessment (NCHA).

• Assist in preparation of presentations and recommendations to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.

• Help supervise and coordinate the university’s Peer Health Advocacy Program and other student leadership initiatives.

• Support training and professional development for peer educators, student interns, and student leaders.

• Assist with program operations, communications, and event logistics.

• Bachelor’sdegree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work, Psychology, Student Affairs,…