Program Coordinator - Health Education and Promotion

Program Coordinator—Health Education and Promotion

The Eastern Illinois University’s Health and Counseling Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Program Coordinator – Health Education and Promotion. This position will be responsible for the development and execution of an institutional wide, comprehensive health promotion program. Duties of this position will include:

• Direct all components of the comprehensive health promotion/health education and prevention efforts within the Health and Counseling Services and the University community.
• Provide knowledge and guidance in areas relating to health education/promotion program planning, program evaluation/assessment, marketing/communications, advocacy, policy development, and community organizing/development.
• Provide professional knowledge in pertinent areas such as alcohol and other drugs, mental health, nutrition, sexual health, financial health, influenza and immunizations education, and general physical health and wellness.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and management of staff.
• Provide budgetary oversight for health/promotion/health education and prevention efforts.
• Serve as primary contact for University faculty and staff on issues concerning health promotion/health education and wellness efforts.
• Monitor, maintain and report the University’s compliance to Federal Safe and Drug Free Schools mandate and other Federal and State mandates.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Community Health or other related social/behavioral sciences.
• Minimum of two years of related professional experience, which may include graduate assistantship, internships, and/or practicum experiences (2000 hours = 1 year.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master Certified Health Education Specialist ( MCHES), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH)

Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received prior to May 26, 2023. Candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and contact information for four references online at: https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/application/login.php.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants. Upon successful selection of candidate, all scores will be voided from this register.

EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums and flexible medical coverage options. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 11 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time. AA/EEOE