Coordinator I 129730

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number:

129730



Classification Title:

Coordinator I



Working Title:

Health Promotion Coordinator





Department:

Office of Health Promotion



FLSA Status:

Exempt



Salary Range:

$47,267



Pay Basis:

Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Health Promotion Coordinator has direct supervision of the student peer educator staff and is responsible for daily operations of the Peer Health Education program; organizes, facilitates, and evaluates a variety of health promotion activities for a wide range of campus audiences to improve the overall health and well-being, academic performance, and retention of college students; assists in hiring, training, managing, and evaluating student staff; assists in researching, planning, and developing programs to support campus and community health initiatives; shares responsibility for strategic planning, quality control, achieving learning outcomes, and meeting the goals and objectives of the department, university, and state.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Four years of direct experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of health promotion related topics and holistic approaches to promoting wellbeing in a university setting; strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and support a wide variety of student populations; ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners; experience with marketing and outreach, including social media, website updates, and creating promotional materials; proficiency in data entry, program assessment, and basic reporting; ability to facilitate workshops, health promotion events, and other peer education programs; familiarity with campus health and wellbeing resources; effective strategies for motivating people to adopt positive health behaviors; public speaking; managerial and supervisory skills; event planning and project management skills; knowledge of university and departmental policies and procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree and two years experience in health education; experience providing sexual assault prevention, sexual health promotion, AOD education, body image education, stress reduction techniques, sleep hygiene, physical activity, mental health, nutrition, healthy relationships, other health promotion related programs is highly desired; proficiency in desktop publishing, word processing, and graphic design software; willingness to learn new programs is helpful; experience with national and local conference presentations and submissions; photography, videography, and video editing skills are helpful

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

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  40% - Coordinate a comprehensive health promotion program to include interdisciplinary health promotion services, wellbeing campaigns, and outreach efforts; coordinate event details and staffing schedules to accommodate programs; assist in marketing, implementing, and evaluating programs for successful outcomes; monitor and organize internal systems for efficiency and quality control; ensure educational content and materials are accurate and up to date; guide peer educator staff in applying best practices for facilitating presentations, group discussions, and health promotion workshops for students, faculty, and staff. Additional duties as assigned. - (Essential)
  


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  20% - Collaborate with other departments, academic units and community partners by working closely with campus departments (e.g., Student Engagement, Counseling Services, Recreation, Dining Services) and organizations to integrate health promotion programming, elicit involvement, and measure impact; organize and facilitate educational programs, campaigns, trainings, workshops, and events; provide health promotion coaching, education, or referrals to students seeking health-related support. - (Essential)
  


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  15% - Develop marketing materials, newsletters, and social media content to promote health promotion programs; monitor and maintain event calendars and communication platforms; conduct outreach efforts to increase student participation in wellbeing initiatives. - (Essential)
  


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  10% - Recruit, select, train, supervise, evaluate and develop graduate assistants and student employees and conduct staff meetings, as necessary; prepare opportunities for Peer Educators to gain health education competencies through community outreach, personal and team projects, and award recognition. - (Essential)
  


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  10% - Track and assess program effectiveness through surveys, attendance records, and student feedback; assist in compiling reports and recommendations to improve health promotion; use data to provide input in identifying trends and to adjust health promotion programming accordingly. - (Essential)
  


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  5% - Assist in managing budgets, grants, and funding related to health promotion programming; maintain health promotion resources, such as educational materials, relaxation spaces, and promotional items; ensure compliance with university policies and public health guidelines. - (Essential)
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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  Physical Requirements:
  
  Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
  


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  Impact of Deadlines:
  
  Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
  


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  Standing:
  
  Frequently
  


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  Walking:
  
  Frequently
  


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  Sitting:
  
  Frequently
  


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  Reaching with hands and arms:
  
  Occasionally
  


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  Climbing or balancing:
  
  Occasionally
  


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  Stooping:
  
  Occasionally
  


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  Use of hands to handle objects:
  
  Occasionally
  


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  Lifting up to 10lbs:
  
  Frequently
  


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  Lifting up to 25lbs:
  
  Occasionally
  


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  Lifting over 25lbs:
  
  Occasionally
  


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  Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:
  
  Daily
  


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  Hearing as perceive sound by ear:
  
  Daily
  


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  Vision as distinguish colors & depth:
  
  Daily
  

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

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  This position requires a criminal background screening.
  


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  This position requires fingerprinting.
  


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  This position is eligible for veterans preference.
  


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  This position requires a valid driver's license.
  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website:




Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.




An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.




This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit or call 1.866.272.6272.




At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.




Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies:

1



Work Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



FTE:

1.0



Closing Date:

8/7/2026