Associate Director of Peer Health Education

Associate Director of Peer Health Education

Provide strategic leadership for the university’s peer health education initiatives, fostering a culture of well‑being through evidence‑based programs, student leadership development, and campus‑wide collaboration.

• Provide strategic leadership for peer health education programs that advance student well‑being and support university priorities.
• Oversee daily operations of peer health education programs, including recruitment, training, supervision, assessment, and evaluation.
• Supervise professional staff, graduate assistants, and peer health educators while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Lead and develop staff and student leaders through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and leadership development.
• Oversee the Changing Carolina Peer Leaders program and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based health promotion initiatives.
• Conduct research and assessment to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities to strengthen student well‑being programs.
• Measure and communicate program effectiveness and progress toward departmental, divisional, and university goals.
• Build strategic partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to advance student well‑being and enhance the student experience.
• Guide the development and delivery of presentations, workshops, campaigns, and educational initiatives focused on well‑being, peer leadership, and risk reduction.
• Serve on departmental, university, and national committees as needed.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave (15 days)
• Sick Leave (15 days)
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of job‑related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, or experience.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Student Services, or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of current research related to evidence‑based health promotion and health education within a college health setting.
• Experience with peer health education programs.
• Knowledge of harm reduction approaches, program planning, and implementation.

• Knowledge and ability to apply relevant theories and research.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing, and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of peer health education and student health and well‑being.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Operational Management: Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables; oversee day‑to‑day operations of peer health education programs; manage internal budget.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff, foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, mentor professionals and student workers.
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the department and leadership to develop and implement strategic plans, conduct research and analysis, develop curricula and facilitate workshops.
• Assessment: Manage, report, and publicize student well‑being progress; ensure peer health educators meet standards; conduct program assessment and utilization metrics.
• Program Responsibilities: Oversee the Changing Carolina Peer Leaders program, supervise the CCPL Staff Advisors, oversee design and delivery of presentations, workshops, and campus campaigns.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the unit in university initiatives, build and maintain relationships with student groups, faculty, and community partners.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.