Position Overview

The Health Education Resource Office (HERO) is a source for KU student wellness through partnerships that support innovative approaches toward optimal health while maximizing academic and professional success.

This health education position is to assume responsibility for creating, implementing, and assessing university-wide wellness programs specific to nutrition and food security. Other topic areas may include, but are not limited to: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, sexual health and healthy relationships, and mental health and self-management. The goal is to support healthy lifestyles by promoting protective behaviors and reducing high-risk behaviors and/or negative consequences.

The incumbent in this position will see, hear, and possibly have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and university policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.

HERO utilizes computer technology in all aspects of its operations. The incumbent must become familiar with and be able to use the appropriate computer hardware and software programs associated with this position.

The incumbent must become familiar with and adhere to the Watkins Health Center Customer Experience Plan to ensure appropriate interaction and positive outcomes with both internal and external customers.

HERO is a unit within Student Affairs.

Job Description

75% - Program Development:
Create, implement, and assess university-wide programs and services specific to nutrition and food security.
Research health topics for current issues, best practices, trends, etc.; design curriculum and any other related materials; and develop presentations for university students, staff, and faculty.
Establish and build connections in various ways with students and campus partners to inform and provide support and resources available.
Provide in-person and virtual health coaching sessions.
Participate in campus-wide programming efforts.
Consult with marketing staff members to develop content to promote programs and services utilizing various marketing tactics.
Utilize various assessments to determine the effectiveness of the programs and services.
Present feedback on all activities on a routine basis to the Associate Director.

10%:
Provide CPR instruction to students, faculty, and staff as requested.

5%:
Attend professional development opportunities, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences on health care topics to acquire knowledge to develop and/or improve health education programs and services.

5%:
Participate on various committees within the university and local community as appropriate.

5%:
Other duties as applicable.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Stand - Frequent - Requires this activity 33% to 66% of the time
Walk - Frequent - Requires this activity 33% to 66% of the time
Sit - Frequent - Requires this activity 33% to 66% of the time
Gripping - Frequent - Requires this activity 33% to 66% of the time
Reach Outward - Occasional - Requires activity up to 33% of the time
Reach Above Shoulder - Occasional - Requires activity up to 33% of the time
Climb - Occasional - Requires activity up to 33% of the time
Crawl - N/A - Activity is not applicable to this position
Squat/Kneel - Occasional - Requires activity up to 33% of the time
Bend - Frequent - Requires this activity 33% to 66% of the time