Health and Wellness Specialist, Sexual Health Education, Health Promotion

Department Specific Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion initiatives at Indiana University Bloomington under the direction of the Associate Director of Health Promotion.

Contributes to the creation of healthy learning environments by developing and delivering educational programming, strategic campaigns, innovative workshops, and health-focused media.

Advances population-level prevention strategies to improve quality of life and student success within the IUB student community.

Designs, implements, and evaluates evidence-informed, theory-driven, trauma-informed, and responsive programs and services that advance campus-wide public health outcomes.

Contributes to office outreach efforts and supports the recruitment, training, supervision, and professional development of peer health educators and student interns.

Collaborates with campus partners to advance a coordinated, student-centered approach to health promotion.

Exercises professional judgment in determining the content and delivery of health education programming across the scope of college health topics.

Works closely with and advises the Associate Director of Health Promotion on emerging initiatives, programmatic priorities, and requests for new programming.

Designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive health promotion programs grounded in public health theory, behavior change models, and evidence-informed practices.

Develops programming addressing foundational health topics that affect both individual behaviors and environmental determinants of health

Creates educational programming for academic classrooms and campus partners (e.g. Student Involvement Leadership Center, Office for Sorority and Fraternity Life, Student Health Center), student organization, and special campus events.

Uses epidemiological, institutional, and assessment data to identify priority populations and tailor targeted responsive programs and services to reduce disparities.

Develops educational materials, campaigns, and digital content using health communication frameworks to promote protective behaviors and informed decision-making.

Ensures health education is broadly accessible across campus, with attention to students with elevated risk or limited access to services.

Integrates peer-reviewed research and national guidelines (e.g., CDC, ACHA, WHO) into program design and implementation.

Advocates for and contributes to campus policies and environmental strategies that support student and community health.

Facilitates engaging, evidence-based presentations and workshops for student groups, residence halls, classes, student organizations, and campus departments.

Collaborates with student groups, academic partners, and administrative units to incorporate health promotion into campus life.

Provides individual educational consultations to students seeking information on health and wellness topics.

Strengthens referral pathways between health education, clinical services, counseling, and other student support resources.

Trains, mentors, and supervises peer health educators and provides structured preceptorship to student interns.

Assists with departmental outreach strategy and campus engagement initiatives.

Collaborates with student groups, academic partners, and administrative units to incorporate health promotion into campus life.

Facilitates engaging, evidence-based presentations and workshops for student groups, residence halls, classes, student organizations, and campus departments.

Collaborates with student groups, academic partners, and administrative units to incorporate health promotion into campus life.

Provides individual educational consultations to students seeking information on health and wellness topics.

Strengthens referral pathways between health education, clinical services, counseling, and other student support resources.

Trains, mentors, and supervises peer health educators and provides structured preceptorship to student interns.

Assists with departmental outreach strategy and campus engagement initiatives.

Consults with and advises the Associate Director of Health Promotion on emerging health trends, new initiatives, and programming priorities.

Counsels with and advises the Associate Director of Health Promotion on emerging health trends, new initiatives, and programming priorities.

Conducts needs assessments and environmental scans to identify emerging student health concerns and contributing environmental factors.

Collects, analyzes, and interprets program data (e.g., pre/post assessments, participation metrics, qualitative feedback) using appropriate evaluation tools.

Develops logic models, evaluation plans, and impact reports to demonstrate effectiveness and guide strategic decision-making.

Assists the Associate Director in evaluating health promotion programs and disseminating findings related to student health behaviors and environmental determinants.

Contributes to grant development and innovative initiative planning.

Maintains accurate records of programming details, outreach metrics, and engagement using office tracking systems and program calendars.

General Responsibilities

Directs and administrates health promotion marketing and public health programs.

Plans health and wellness programming while in collaboration with various department, campus, and university liaisons.

Utilizes data to assess the needs of programming and assesses programming outcomes.

Contributes to committees and staff training as a subject matter expert.

Education and Experience

Required: Bachelor's degree in mental health, social work, student affairs, health education, or related field.

PREFERRED: Master's degree in mental health, social work, student affairs, health education, or related field.

Required: 3 years in related field.

PREFERRED: 3 years of relevant professional experience in health promotion, public health, social work, or a related field.

Experience in higher education or a campus-based setting is preferred.

Skills

Proficient communication skills.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Sets seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Highly thorough and dependable.

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

PREFERRED: Knowledge of evidence-based substance use prevention strategies, harm reduction approaches, and public health frameworks.

Understanding of alcohol and other drug trends impacting college and young adult populations.

Ability to design, implement, and evaluate prevention and education programs.

Skills in assessment, data collection, and outcome evaluation to inform continuous improvement.

Strong facilitation and presentation skills for delivering trainings, workshops, and educational programs.

Ability to translate complex prevention concepts into engaging, accessible content.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus partners, student organizations, and interdisciplinary teams.

Experience coordinating initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to develop educational materials, reports, and outreach communications.

Ability to work effectively with all students and stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Attention to detail and consistent follow-through.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment.

The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.