Assistant Director for Strategic Community Intervention
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a
Assistant Director for Strategic Community Intervention.
Applications will be accepted until 2/15/2023.
The McDonald Center of Student Well-Being, being part of the Division of Student Affairs, aspires to embrace the Okanagan Charter and nurture campus engagement in order to work collectively toward a campus where all students flourish. The Assistant Director for Strategic Community Intervention guides strategy for, as well as designs and implements community level interventions focused on supporting holistic well-being, and co-developing systemic and environmental interventions to embed well-being into every aspect of student life. These interventions will be evidenced based, data informed, and evaluated in an on-going manner to ensure effectiveness. Responsibilities focus on developing relationships with campus community groups such as academic departments, faculty, rectors, and staff departments, such as Student Affairs departments and Athletics, activating the community through data sharing, needs assessment and fostering shared leadership toward the goal of campus well-being. Although the position will focus on engaging the campus community, this position will eventually broaden its reach to include parents, alumni and the local community.
Community Activation and Community Health Organization
- Present and share relevant student well-being data to staff and faculty, particularly colleagues in Student Affairs
- Build and maintain collaborative and co-creative relationships with academic programs and university departments to explore on-going opportunities and training needs
- Train and assist faculty and staff on how to embed well-being into their unique environments and incorporate it into their planning and policy
- Develop and implement well-being alignment/needs assessment for staff and faculty departments
- Work with student volunteers and student employees to provide consultation and co-develop well-being systems and interventions in campus communities, particular Student Affairs and academic departments
Curriculum Development
- Collaborate with Moreau First Year Experience (required 2-semester first year course) to continue to embed well-being curriculum into the course
- Develop easy to use well-being resources, toolkits and curricula for instructors, hall staff and community groups to promote well-being in a variety of environments
- Collaborate on curriculum development with departments that promote well-being such as the teaching and learning, recreation, and athletics
Build Well-Being Collective
- Serve on well-being related committees
- Build relationships and invite new members to work together toward well-being for all students
- Coordinate meetings between well-being allies
- Maintain communication between partners in a future well-being collective
- Analyze data collected on initiatives and impact
- Write progress reports
Communications
- Co-create and launch health promotion campaigns
- Coordinate overall health communication for the department
- Oversee department social media and newsletter
- Highlight and publicize staff and faculty "well-being champions"
Other
- Create and implement well-being initiatives based on department strategic plan
- Advise well-being related student clubs and organizations as needed
- Attend and present at regional and national trainings and conferences as applicable
- Serve as a Penn Resilience Trainer as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
- Masters degree in public health, health promotion, psychology or other related field, or an equivalent combination of a Bachelors degree and relevant work experience.
- Experience working as a health promotion professional.
- Experience working in higher education.
- Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills for empowering, motivating, and developing staff and students.
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, social justice, and anti-racism.
- Demonstrate compassionate team work attitude and skills.
- Ability to build and sustain effective collaboration with university and community partners.
- Demonstrate communication skills (written and verbal) that contribute to successful collaborations with relevant stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong understanding and passion for wellness education and prevention.
- Ability to deliver compelling and effective presentations and educational experiences for a variety of audiences.
- Commitment to lifelong learning in this quickly evolving field.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong assessment, research and data analysis skills and a track record of implementing best practices; survey design with Qualtrics software a plus.
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite, Google applications and Canva graphic design software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or on track to attain CHES
- Experience in curriculum and instruction
- Mindfulness education skills
- Stress management expertise
- Knowledge of culture and behavior change
- Grant writing experience
- Demonstrate creativity, innovation and ability to "think outside the box."
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe 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 those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. 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).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23636. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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