Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion, Shaw Wellness Institute

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated experience is required.
A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

The Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion is a student-oriented health promotion professional that assists with the Shaw Wellness Institute mission of holistic wellness. The role will serve to educate students on the importance of leading a purposeful, healthy, and balanced lifestyle. At the Shaw Wellness Institute, we understand that wellness is an individual journey that needs to be inclusive and supportive. We work with the entire Colgate community to inspire holistic wellness.

This position is focused on the development of preventative approaches to well-being, including particular attention to bystander intervention and psychological well-being. To best meet student needs and be well-versed in the breadth of potential opportunities, this position will engage with students, faculty, staff, and members of professional associations to build a community of support. This position will report to the director of wellness promotion at Shaw Wellness Institute.

President Brian W. Casey is leading the campus through a comprehensive Third-Century Plan to raise the institution's profile as a distinctive and strong undergraduate liberal arts institution. The Third-Century Plan includes a focus on integrated health and wellness. This position will include opportunities to work closely with colleagues in Student Health Services, Haven Survivor Support Services, and Counseling and Psychological Services in support of these strategic efforts.

The Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion at the Shaw Wellness Institute is responsible for effectively implementing programs to improve students' holistic wellness. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating and implementing population-based, prevention-focused health promotion efforts, with a particular focus on outreach to students and collaboration with campus partners in order to enrich the student experience. Areas of focus include responsibility for:

Program Development

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Weekdays, Evenings based on programming, Occasional Weekends

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.