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Program Coordinator for Health Education

Position Information

Position Information

Job Title Program Coordinator for Health Education
Job Description
The McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, within the Division of Student Affairs, is the health education, promotion and prevention department at the University of Notre Dame. The McDonald Center is charged with implementing population-based health and wellness initiatives for the student population toward a campus where all students can flourish. We are currently seeking a passionate professional to promote health education and student leadership. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will report to the Director and will require some evening and weekend hours.

Health Education
  • Train, mentor, and supervise peer educators, Senior Fellows, and student employees in evidence-informed health promotion strategies and bystander interventions.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate peer engagement strategies and continuously improve effectiveness.
  • Co-develop psychoeducation curricula grounded in prevention and promotion models including campus wide skills based programming.
  • Coordinate with Assistant Director for Student Leadership and Community Engagement, Director of the McDonald Center for Student Well-being and the Health Promotion team.

Student Initiatives Coordination
  • Train, mentor, and supervise peer educators.
  • Manage budget for peer-led initiatives and training
  • Advise student organizations and develop programming aligned with the McDonald Center’s mission.

Additional Opportunities
  • Represent the McDonald Center on campus committees.
  • Facilitate campus programs like GreeNDot, Mental Health First Aid, and Wellness and Resilience.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Health Science, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field.
  • Experience in evidence- and theory-based health promotion for college students.
  • Proven commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice, with ability to design culturally responsive initiatives.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills for developing students and colleagues.
  • Skilled in delivering presentations and educational programs to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective collaborations with university and community partners.
  • Proficient in assessment, research, and implementing best practices.
  • Experience training and supervising staff and students.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent communication, organization, and tech skills (MS Office, Google Suite).
  • Dedicated to lifelong learning in the evolving health promotion field.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department McDonald Center for Well-Being (15000)
Department Website https://mcwell.nd.edu/
Family / Sub-Family Health Services / Student Wellbeing
Career Stream/Level EIC 1 Associate
Department Hiring Pay Range up to $45,000
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S1 - FT Exempt
Job Category Administrator/Professional
Job Type Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
This is a full-time, on-campus, 12-month position and will require some weekend and evening hours.
Schedule: Hours/Week 40+
Schedule: # of months 12

Posting Detail Information

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Posting Detail Information

Job Posting Date (Campus) 01/08/2025
Job Posting Date (Public) 01/08/2025
Job Closing Date 02/04/2025
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S251680
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
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