The University of Virginia’s Office of Health Promotion (OHP) is seeking applicants to fill two WahooWell Specialist positions. The role promotes students‘ personal well-being through facilitation of brief motivational interviewing sessions. In addition, this position expands the OHP’s efforts around community well-being by evolving and growing comprehensive evidence-informed interventions to promote University-wide well-being. Topics as addressed include substance use, stress, sleep, connection, and social health. Reporting to an Associate Director of OHP, the Specialist works on a multidisciplinary team to develop, evaluate, implement and assess evidence-informed promotion and prevention interventions. The Specialist will collaborate across the University, working with healthcare providers, Student Affairs professionals, and community partners. This is a full-time, 12-month University Staff position with all UVa benefits. The position is open to some hybrid work but is primarily in-person, on-Grounds.

Specific responsibilities include:

Personal and Community Well-Being Services (60%)

• Work directly with a diverse student body one-on-one and in groups to facilitate WahooWell conversations and interventions about personal and community well-being from a solution-focused, positive, and evidence- based framework
• Provide referrals to both on- and off-Grounds resources, as necessary
• Assist with the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess the fidelity, outcome, and impact of WahooWell initiatives
• Use knowledge gained from assessment to adjust content and approaches .
  

Administration (20%)

• Perform administrative functions which support WahooWell including confidential scheduling, tracking, and documenting participating students
• Respond to inquiries from students, family members, other community members, and media .
  

Collaboration (20%)

• Strengthen University and community networks by initiating outreach to referral sources and other stakeholders, including creating and conducting presentations/trainings as needed
• Assist with coordination of strategic well-being messages and learning outcomes into OHP interventions, Student Health and Wellness physical and online spaces, and divisional initiatives
• Serve as a community resource for student well-being, focusing on concerns common to the student experience such as stress, sleep, social health, and substance use
• Understand, be committed to, and contribute to implementation of departmental and institutional goals
• Perform other duties as assigned .
  
  

The salary range for this position is $45,000-55,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is a hybrid position with the understanding that substantial work must be conducted in-person, on site. This is a full-time, benefited position with UVa benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available from day one
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

The selected candidate will pass a criminal background check and a health and drug screen. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Higher Education, Counseling or closely related field with at least two years of full-time, professional experience; OR Master’s Degree in a related field with at least 1 year of full-time, professional experience is preferred . Six years of highly relevant experience required with a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered.
• Empathy for the needs surrounding college students
• Understanding of student development issues, emerging needs, and interests
• Ability to work in collaboration with graduate and undergraduate students
• Ability to relate effectively to and engage with faculty, administration, and community agencies
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and creating inclusive environments
• Introductory knowledge and experience in research and program evaluation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to be part of evolving initiatives in a growth-oriented team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends .
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three-five years of relevant professional experience
• Training and experience with motivational interviewing strategies, positive psychology, wellness coaching, and/or strengths-based work within a college health, student support, or substance misuse prevention setting
• Knowledge of best practices in collegiate health promotion and public health
• CHES, NBC-HWC, NCC, or other relevant certification.
  

Application Process:

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0047806. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.