Health Promotion Program Manager (.92 FTE)

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Health Promotion Program Manager position within the Center for Well-Being.

This position has a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 0.92. We anticipate this to be an 11-month position with the month of June off.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remissionfor employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributionsto support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverageincluding medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leaveto support growing families

Salary Range: $53,677 to $63,740

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Promotion Program Manager advances student well-being and success through the leadership of campus prevention initiatives, peer education, violence prevention, and collaborative campus partnerships. This position reports to the Senior Director of Health Promotion and Counseling and, in collaboration with the Senior Director, advances strategic priorities related to student well-being and prevention.

Using a public health and population-based approach, the Health Promotion Program Manager develops innovative, evidence-informed strategies that promote student well-being across multiple domains, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health. Health Promotion initiatives are guided by campus data, assessment findings, and student needs, and are regularly evaluated to ensure program effectiveness and impact. This position works collaboratively with the university, community, state, and national organizations to advance prevention efforts and promote a culture of well-being across the St. Thomas campus.

The Center for Well-Being is an integrated health center that brings together Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Health Promotion to support the holistic well-being of the St. Thomas community.

The successful candidate will work in support of the University’s Catholic mission and develop and implement policies, programs, services, and best practices aligned with the Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead and Grow the Peer Health Educator Program

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Peer Health Educator (PHE) program, including recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate peer educators.
• Expand the scope, visibility, and impact of the PHE program as a signature prevention and leadership initiative.
• Develop leadership and professional development opportunities for the PHEs to strengthen their leadership capacity and expand the program’s impact across campus.
• Design and implement a structured peer education curriculum that prepares PHEs to deliver engaging, evidence-informed workshops and outreach that promote multiple dimensions of student well-being, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health.

Coordinate Violence Prevention Education and Initiatives

• Develop and coordinate student-facing education and prevention initiatives related to violence prevention, healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention.
• Partner with campus departments, including Title IX, Athletics, Dean of Students Office, Residence Life to deliver training and outreach that strengthens student awareness and promotes a culture of safety and respect. Contribute to the university’s compliance efforts related to prevention education requirements.

Program Development, Assessment and Strategy

• Create and present educational programs to diverse campus groups and collaborate on Center for Well-Being-wide events such as FYEX excursions, the Homecoming 5K, and other signature initiatives.
• Contribute to program development, assessment, and strategy by collecting and analyzing participation data, learning outcomes, and campus health indicators, using these insights to continuously refine programs and ensure they effectively advance student well-being.

Campus Partnerships

• Serve as a key collaborator with campus partners to support prevention education aligned with federal compliance requirements (e.g., VAWA, Clery Act, EDGAR Part 86 – DFSA).
• Represent the Center for Well-Being on campus committees and working groups and contribute to university-wide efforts that promote student well-being.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership in Higher Education, or related field

• Four years of experience in health education/promotion and/or higher education environment

• Knowledge of how to develop and implement theory-based strategies.

• Demonstrated experience with coordination of events, including large scale events.

• Passion for working with college students.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including managing/coordinating people.

• Demonstrated experience conducting needs assessment and literature review.

• Able to work some evening and weekend events (i.e., Wellness 5k).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership in Higher Education or related field

• Two years post- master’s degree professional work experience, preferably in higher education

• Certified Health Education Program Manager (CHES) or the ability and intent to become certified

An equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.