Proposed Start Date

12/05/2022

Classification Title

Healthcare Administration

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Health Promotion Coordinator

Department

333601 - SHC Health Promotion & Education

Position Number

D91513

Representation

AU - AAUP

Renewable

Renewable

End date, if applicable

Position FTE

1.0

Tenure Status

N - not applicable

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The PSU Center for Student Health and Counseling ( SHAC ) is a nationally accredited healthcare facility that offers medical, counseling, dental, and health promotion/education services to the students of Portland State University. The center consists of over 100 clinical and administrative staff, and there are currently 20,000 students eligible to use SHAC services. For more information about SHAC, please go to our website : https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/

SHAC strives for inclusive and equitable hiring practices. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our healthcare team. All SHAC staff participating on search committees have completed PSU’s Inclusive Hiring Workshop.

Health Promotion & Education, a unit of SHAC, provides a vital component of the healthcare continuum. Health promotion is a proactive approach to health care that stresses prevention using various strategies with the ultimate goal of keeping people well. The focus of health promotion rests in comprehensive community level interventions that are aimed to influence the environment in which people live, work and learn.

This work is accomplished through health promotion programs (planned, organized events and activities that empower people over time to make informed decisions regarding their health) and health education (providing a health enhancing learning experience for individuals through workshops, classes, and individual sessions).

In addition, by advocating for policy change/development and organizational support, Health Promoters are key players in assisting communities along the path of optimal wellness.

Position Summary

• Train and supervise peer health educators. Monitor and evaluate all of the programming of the peer health educators (workshops, podcast, events, etc.).
• Design and conduct campus-wide health promotion initiatives using health promotion theory and student development theory, including but not limited to environmental management, social movement, policy development, social norming.
• Apply principles of health equity to programs, services and activities sensitive to the diversity of the student population
• Positively and meaningfully affect student health and wellness.
• Design, implement, and analyze periodic student health surveys.
• Collaborate with students, campus and community partners on initiatives, policies, and research to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to wellbeing and health promotion initiatives.
• Serve as a department representative on campus and community committees as requested.
• Participate in strategic planning, assessment and evaluation of Health Promotion efforts.
• Develops goals and measurable objectives for policies, programs, and services and evaluate effectiveness
• Propose and manage specific program budgets.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college health promotion, experience working with peer health educators, experience in health promotion program development.
• Master’s with 1+ year of related experience.
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) or CHES eligible

Key Cultural Competencies

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, typically between 8 AM and 5 PM

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $51,780 – $57,500. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however, it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Additional Information

• The Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a healthcare facility and all staff are subject to the SHAC immunization requirements.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
The 12/5/22 start date is flexible.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?

No

Background Check Required

Yes

Position End Date (if applicable)

If you have questions

Please contact Gabrielle Sysyn at sysyng@pdx.edu.