POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Director for Prevention and Peer Health Education

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 29,000 students. UNC Charlotte  is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The Division of Student Affairs is the 3^rd largest of 9 divisions at UNC Charlotte with over  500 employees and 20 departments. Nearly 6,000 students live on campus with another 7,800 living within walking distance of campus. There are a range of programs and services that support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, introduce them to campus life and Niner Nation and develop skills and competencies that employers desire. The staff work to create inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and develop personally into their best selves.

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate, lead, and manage a team of peer health educators, overseeing their training, program implementation, and overall performance while promoting healthy behaviors and wellness initiatives on campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and mentor a team of Peer Health Educators.
• Implement a comprehensive training for peer educators covering topics such as prevention strategies, communication skills, group facilitation, and relevant health information.
• Manage the daily operations of the peer health educators to support the work of the Center for Wellness Promotion, and the overall Health and Wellbeing Unit.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-informed initiatives related to general wellness and safer sex/sexual health by assessing effectiveness of specific campus and community partnerships.
• Assist the Associate Director with overseeing fiscal resources including student payroll and program-area operational expenses
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of prevention programs and presentation requests across campus, including weekly tabling events
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, community organizations and agencies to leverage resources and promote collaboration.
• Oversee the inventory of safer sex supplies by managing donations and purchases; fill individual and bulk order requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion or a related field (i.e. Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, etc.)
• Two or more years of experience in the field of health promotion (graduate assistantship experience may be considered)
• Proven experience in health education program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Experience managing and developing student employees and volunteers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills

Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings//62146

Apply electronically by completing the application AND submitting a cover letter, current resume, and full contact information for three professional references

If you have additional questions, please contact:

Alexis Rice

Arice45@charlotte.edu

Application screening by the search committee will begin April 15, 2025.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 2 - 4 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

If you have additional questions, please contact:

Alexis Rice

Arice45@charlotte.edu