DIRECTOR / COMPASS PEER EDUCATION PROGRAM & OROS WELL-TH SCHOLARS

About the role

Responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight and evaluation of the Oros Well-th Scholarship Cohort and COMPASS (Community, Outreach, Mental Health, Persistence and Student Success) peer education program initiatives. This position will work directly under the supervision of the Executive Director of Counseling Services to administer the Oros Well-th Scholarship Protocol, including recruiting applicants, managing the selection process, offering Protocol experiences, and tracking scholarship recipient participation.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a student-centered and inclusive learning environment for the peer educators.
• Works in collaboration with the CMU Student Recruitment and Retention division and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to recruit Oros Well-th Scholars.
• Responsible for the advertising and promotion of the COMPASS Program and the recruitment and selection of Oros Well-th Scholars.
• Supports the Oros Well-th Scholars in their progress towards program completion and graduation.
• Works collaboratively with campus partners to develop initiatives that promote cross campus partnerships and student development, centered around wellness, leadership opportunities, and student success.
• Develops training for all peer educators that support program initiatives.
• In cooperation with the Admissions office, coordinates and provides leadership in marketing the Oros Well-th scholarship cohort nationally.
• Carefully manages scholarship disbursements, communicates scholarship award statuses, and hears appeals of students who have failed to renew their awards.
• Coordinates with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to disburse scholarship funds, communicates with scholarship recipients their award status, hears appeals of students who have failed to renew their award.
• Develops assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness and to ensure the program is aligned with program, divisional, and institutional priorities.
• Collects and analyzes data and creates reports that highlight program accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities.
• Coordinates weekly meetings and oversees the COMPASS wellness space.
• Maintains a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate occasional evening and/or weekend commitments.
• Oversees the COMPASS budget and allocations of funds for programs, events, and supplies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public health, education, social work, psychology, or another related field.
• University level experience developing programs, mentoring students, or overseeing student initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and promoting health and wellness programs.
• Commitment to inclusivity and building community with students with different backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• The ability to make data-informed decisions and adapt the program to meet the evolving needs of the students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public health, education, social work, psychology, or another related field.
• University level experience developing programs, mentoring students, or overseeing student initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and promoting health and wellness programs.
• Commitment to inclusivity and building community with students with different backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• The ability to make data-informed decisions and adapt the program to meet the evolving needs of the students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Collaboration and partnership building.
• Program development and management.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Wellness promotion and leadership development.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$55,000 - $70,000

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

About the department

Department of Counseling Center, University Engagement and Student Affairs, Central Michigan University