Position Summary
Gettysburg College, in historic
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a highly organized, dynamic, and innovative individual with a background in preventative health
education and working with young adults to serve in this 10-month, part-time (30 hours per week) position as the Wellness Coordinator for
Counseling and Wellness Services. Gettysburg College is a highly selective, residential undergraduate liberal arts college, which enrolls
approximately 2,200 students.
The Wellness Coordinator is a member of the College Life Division and is responsible for developing,
implementing and leading campus-wide student wellness outreach and health promotion programs and practices. The objective of this position
is to foster an environment that promotes holistic student well-being, health education and personal development. The person in this
position needs to be highly-motivated; detail-oriented and a strong collaborator as well as a self-starter who can establish strong working
relationships with staff, student workers, and campus partners. The Wellness Coordinator will support departmental programs/services and
take the lead on programs.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with Executive Director of Counseling &
Wellness and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to wellness for students emphasizing personal and community
well-being including, but not limited to, substance use; suicide prevention; financial, emotional and physical wellness - Plan,
implement, and evaluate monthly evidence-informed wellness outreach activities, programs and initiatives for student body utilizing
Gettysburg College’s wellness dimensions - Collaborate with community partners to coordinate wellness activities, programs and
initiatives for student body - Develop strategic, creative marketing campaigns and disseminate wellness education and awareness
materials on campus (social media, web-based, email, print) - Co-lead College Life Wellness Advisory Committee
- Co-lead peer
education program, including training, supervision, and providing ongoing support for peer educators campus wellness initiatives and
outreach - Maintain coordinated programming calendar for campus-wide wellness activities, programs and initiatives
- Develop
goals, and measurable objectives for wellness promotion and risk prevention/reduction activities, programs and initiatives in coordination
with Executive Director of Counseling & Wellness and other campus partners - Assist in development, implementation, and analysis of
student wellness surveys and program evaluation tools - Assist with initiating, processing, and maintaining records and invoices
- Reflect principles of inclusion & belonging into all aspects of wellness activities, programs and initiatives in order to meet needs of
all students - Other duties as assigned
This is an hourly position with a pay rate of
$20-$23.00/hour
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is required. Most relevant degree areas include public
health, health education, or social work. Degrees in other fields will be considered with evidence of sufficient university-level coursework
and/or professional continuing education in the areas listed above - Demonstrated knowledge of health topics and current trends
relevant to college student populations such as substance use, mental health, sleep and technology usage - Knowledge of health issues
and impact on specific student populations (athletes, Greek affiliates, underrepresented identities) - Ability to produce clear,
concise, and compelling written content - Demonstrated experience with marketing and social media platforms
- Evidence of
ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills - Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working
relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community collaborators - Ability to work well independently and also to collaborate
and communicate effectively with groups - Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to details
- Ability to work
periodic evening and weekend hours - Must have reliable transportation
Special Instructions to
Applicants
Please submit application materials through our on-line system. Review of applications will begin
immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
Posting Number: 20100179C
EEO
Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College
prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin,
disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high
school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment,
educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship
violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
