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Director, Well Being and Health Promotion Job No: 517730 Work Type: Locations: San Diego Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services Position Summary Well-being & Health Promotion believes that students' health is an integral part of their academic success. A student's success can be derailed by poor choices that affect health and safety. Often alcohol and other drugs, reckless or dangerous behavior, and risky sexual behavior can lead to injuries, disease, legal trouble, and social circumstances that make continued academic progress difficult or impossible. The department serves a preventative role to allow students to make more healthful and less risky decisions by:

1. Helping create a healthy campus and community environment.
2. Assuring students know how and are motivated to make healthy decisions.

Well-being & Health Promotion provides SDSU students with tools to succeed by offering health education on: women's health, contraception, STI education, nutrition education, alcohol and other drugs education, hazing prevention, medical referral assistance, and Peer Health Education for the campus community. Well-being & Health Promotion maintains a commitment to collaborative and integrated efforts to achieve student health. Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Life, the Director will provide leadership in the provision of health promotion and education opportunities for students. The incumbent works closely with the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Life regarding mission, goals, programs, outreach services, development, budget, personnel, resource management assessment and overall direction of W&HP. The incumbent will also be responsible for organizing and conducting health educator programs and additional services as a resource to other departments of student health issues. For more information regarding Well-being & Health Promotion click here . This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits-eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. Education and Experience Master's Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in student services or related field, public/community health, public or business administration or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been acquired. Preferred Qualifications 3 years' experience working in a college/university environment Knowledge of, or ability to understand the role and functioning of student services and academic affairs Experience working with diverse student populations Experience supervising students and professional staff Experience writing grant applications Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work and student advising and community contacts Compensation and Benefits San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes: Extensive Leave benefits: 14 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year. Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits. An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent. Supplemental Information Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 12, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by September 11, 2022. The position will remain open until filled. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act . A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here . SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Casie Martinez at cmartinez12@sdsu.edu . Advertised: Aug 24, 2022 (9:00 AM) Applications Close: Open until filled To apply, visit Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0ce58f88b9d21f4b8f4364bc771fdb8a #J-18808-Ljbffr San Diego State University

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Full time, H1b, Monday to Friday,

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