University Of Denver Hiring for Coordinator Of Health Promotion – Mental Health at Denver, Colorado Full Time

Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student
affairs division of the University of Denver.

SAIE supports students in their holistic development through advocacy,
collaboration, and education, and we strive to be full partners in
students’ learning experience. SAIE values student centricity;
diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and
accountability. The Division’s strategic priorities are:

* Enrich the holistic student experience
* Elevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusion
* Engage purposeful partnerships
* Enhance staff development, learning & wellbeing
* Enact sustainable practices & operations
SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education; Student Engagement;
Fraternity and Sorority Life; Health and Counseling Center; Inclusion &
Equity Education; Disability Services Program; The Cultural Center;
Access & Transitions; Learning Effectiveness Program; Veterans and
Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights &
Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and Division Resources; New
Student Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and Driscoll
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The Health & Counseling Center (HCC) is a fully integrated,
on-campus, accredited college health center that provides a wide range of
medical and mental health services. The University of Denver is deeply
committed to Inclusive Excellence and Equity and seeks a Coordinator of Health
Promotion – Mental Health who possesses cultural humility and a strong
understanding of systems of oppression and can integrate those perspective
into all their work. This position works in the Health Promotion unit at the
HC

The mission of the HCC is to enhance overall student well-being and success
through inclusive physical and mental healthcare, prevention, education,
advocacy, and recovery support services. Most shifts are from 8:00 am to
5:00 pm, with occasional shifts from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Physicians, nurses, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, and other health professionals staff the HCC. All students
enrolled for academic credit (full-time or part-time, undergraduate, or
graduat

Health Promotion cultivates a thriving University of Denver (DU) community
through engagement, education, and sociocultural change. Health Promotion
provides educational outreach programs such as events and workshops awareness
campaigns, and resources to help DU students make success-oriented decisions
related to mental health, alcohol and other drugs, gender violence
prevention, sexual health, and other dimensions of well-being. Health
Promotion also advocates for a broader sociocultural environment that supports
health and well-being. The Health Promotion team includes professionals,
graduate fellows, and undergraduate peer educators.

The University of Denver and the Health and Counseling Center are committed to
building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are
requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will
advance this commitment through their research, teaching and/or service.

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Health Promotion works as part of the HCC Health Promotion
team and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating high
quality suicide prevention and mental health promotion initiatives that meet
the needs of the diverse DU student community.

Essential Functions

Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation

* Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and community-level health
promotion initiatives, including educational outreach programs, awareness
campaigns, services, and materials to address suicide prevention, mental
health, and other health and well-being topics as needed.
* Conduct needs assessment activities and utilize evidence-based practices to
inform initiatives.
* Integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all
initiatives.
* Develop and utilize learning outcomes and assessment tools for all
initiatives.
Student Leadership Development

* Hire, train, and supervise graduate intern(s).
* Train undergraduate peer educators in mental health knowledge and skills.
* Collaborate with undergraduate peer educators and other student leaders on
mental health promotion initiatives.
Outreach

* Initiate campus and community partnerships to expand the scope and impact
of health promotion efforts.
* Provide health promotion workshops, outreach, and trainings that meet
the needs of diverse student, staff, and faculty groups.
* Represent the Health and Counseling Center and Health Promotion on campus
and community coalitions as assigned.
Other Duties As Assigned

This position is housed in Health Promotion and reports to the Director of
Health Promotion. This is a full-time, benefited position. It requires
periodic evening and weekend hours.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in public health, higher education, social work,