Director of Health Promotion

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The Director of Health Promotion provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for a comprehensive, evidence-informed health promotion program serving a large and diverse university community. The Director leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with campus and systemwide partners to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of students. The Director integrates health promotion theory, public health practice, and behavioral science to design population-level strategies and programs that improve student outcomes and institutional resilience.

Here Is a Sample Of Benefit Options

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• UC Retirement Pension Plan
• Optional life, legal, and pet insurance
• Paid holidays, plus accrued vacation and sick leave
• Discounts at UCSC recreation facilities

• Budgeted Salary:
  Full time, 12 months = $99,200 - $118,400 annually
• Full time, 11 months = $8,266 - $9,866 per month for 11 months
• Benefits Level Eligibility:
  Full benefits

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

40% - Management and Strategic Leadership

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for campus-wide health promotion and policy-level approaches, utilizing research, data, and best practices to reduce preventable health threats to students.
• Advocates on all fronts for policies, programs, and initiatives that support student health and well-being at individual and community levels to promote desired outcomes.
• Ensures campus compliance with relevant federal, state, campus, and system-wide policies and legislation (Clery Act; Federal Drug-Free School & Community Act; campus AOD policy).
• Directs the ongoing evaluation and assessment strategies to ensure that unit efforts are data-driven and responsive to changing environments.
• Directs planning and implementation of comprehensive health promotion communications, including development of effective health education materials, messaging campaigns, and digital technology.
• Incorporates multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into health promotion practices.
• Provides consultation to leadership on high-risk scenarios and responding to campus climate issues.

30% - Collaboration and Campus Engagement

• Represents UCSC Student Health Services to the Office of the President on a monthly basis.
• Develops a strong network of relationships with University constituents to maintain and develop partnerships to groundwork in a health-promoting framework.
• Manages delivery of specialized training and actively participates in and/or leads departmental, divisional, campus, community organization committees and work groups.
• Facilitates wellness coaching with students on various topics that impact college student health and mental health. Makes appropriate referrals to campus and community resources.
• Oversees outreach to new students, including orientation programs, residential life, student organizations, and student resource centers.

30% - Administration and Supervision

• Responsible for oversight of day-to-day departmental activity and unit operations.
• Responsible for hiring, supervision, training, coaching, evaluation, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Develops and maintains an open communication environment with staff.
• Creates quarterly and annual reports for Health Promotion initiatives.
• Manages internal administrative and financial processes and monitors budget and expenditures.
• Seeks and pursues alternative funding sources, including grants and community partnerships.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area that includes a focus on health promotion, such as public health, social work, educational leadership, higher education.
• Significant experience in health promotion, public health, or a related field typically achieved after 3-5 years.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate population-level health promotion programs.
• Advanced experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
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