Associate Director, Health Promotion Job at Syracuse University in City of Syrac

Job Title – Associate Director for Health Promotion

The Barnes Center at The Arch is Syracuse University’s integrated health and wellness center which incorporates health promotion, counseling, health, and recreation. The Associate Director for Health Promotion supports the development and implementation of health promotion strategies, initiatives, and services based on campus needs and priorities. To assess the ongoing impact of programs and services the Associate Director ensures the evaluation of health initiatives and strategies to measure shifts in behavior change or health outcomes.

Education and Experience

• A master’s degree in public health, health promotion, health education, health communication, higher education administration, or a closely related field of study.
• Requires at least 3 years of post‑bachelor’s degree professional experience in the field of health/wellness education with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Five years of post‑bachelor’s degree professional experience in the field of college health promotion with progressively increasing responsibilities strongly preferred.
• Certification such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), or Certified in Public Health (CPH) strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience as a collaborative leader.
• Knowledge of best practices in college health promotion and public health.
• Ability to oversee operational and physical spaces ensuring administration of policies, reservations, and equipment use.
• Experience providing training and on‑going development to students, peer educators, and/or employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility and application of these principles within the context of health promotion and public health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to professional staff, and indirect supervision to student employee team including training and ongoing development.
• Administer and operate signature services such as the Crowley Family MindSpa and satellite locations, Walters Pet Therapy Program, Meditation Room, and Peer Leader Team, including identification of opportunities for increased utilization and meeting student needs.
• Support the Director in the research, development, implementation, and assessment of health promotion initiatives and strategies.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Health Promotion department (outreach requests, IT requests, office coverage, student‑facing programs/services, etc.).
• Serve on cross‑departmental committees and initiatives.
• Serve on Health Promotion Leadership team.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium‑sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro‑area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military‑connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class‑leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post‑9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.