Job Description
Position Description
The Health Educator/ Wellness Coach for Harvard College is a key member of the team in the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion as well as a collaborative partner with stakeholders throughout the Dean of Students? Office at Harvard College. This position will work closely with individual students within a House/Yard community to build lifelong skills in health and well-being. This will be accomplished through a comprehensive health and wellness educational program grounded in the socio-ecological approach and in the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion Well-being Framework, as well as individual coaching conversations to inspire and support students. This role will develop assessment tools for individual house and yard communities, work in partnership with House residential life staff to develop outcome measures and goals for each semester, and serve as a resource for students in providing knowledge and access to Harvard resources to support overall well-being. The position is a full-time, three year term position to pilot comprehensive wellness education and coaching prevention efforts in one neighborhood, serving three Houses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides innovative and creative programming to encourage healthy choices, healthy decision-making, and broaden the community?s understanding of overall health and well-being.
- Forms and leads individual house community wellness teams that includes residential life staff and students, especially HUHS peer educators, who have the responsibility of providing ongoing feedback, assisting with creative ideas for programming, and assisting in the overall implementation of programs within specific House.
- Provides individual student wellness coaching conversations using motivational interviewing and educational strategies to identify individual student health status, assist with goal setting and build a supportive environment for students to reach their goals. Refer to HUHS resources or other campus partners when there is an identified need beyond the scope of wellness coaching.
- Serves as House expert on resources available at HUHS to support students in health and wellness.
- Identifies, develops, and implements timely assessment tools in collaboration with other College partners to understand the needs of individuals within the House Communities as it relates to health and well-being dimensions outlined in the Well-being framework.
- Reviews and analyzes existing data on Harvard College health and well-being. Provides ongoing reporting to HUHS and the College about gaps and trends in the community.
- Develops strategic goals and objectives for programming.
- Works with communication experts and other HUHS health educators to develop targeted public health campaigns encouraging healthy choices.
COMPLIANCE:
- Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department.
- Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department.
- Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security.
- Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 3 years? relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Basic Qualifications Continued:
- Certification and Wellness Coaching experience.
- Minimum of two years? experience in college health promotion, ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, familiarity with evidence-based strategies, and knowledge of current trends in health promotion.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively; excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills; flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends.
Additional Qualifications Continued:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
- Knowledge of current trends in health promotion
- Communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Master?s or advanced degree in health education, public health, psychology, or related field.
- Experience with data collection, program evaluation, and outcome assessment.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time
- Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion
Physical Requirements continued:
All Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) staff and staff affiliates are considered Health Care Workers and as a condition of employment must provide documentation of the following:
- Letter of good health from your personal health care provider.
- TB skin test (within past 3 months) or, if known skin test positive, documentation of previous chest x-ray, information about any past treatment.
- Documentation of immunity (positive antibody titers) for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
- Proof of appropriate past immunization for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
- Hepatitis B vaccine series ? required for staff with possible exposure to blood or blood borne pathogens.
- A current Flu vaccine (this season) and Covid vaccines to include the Primary series and Bivalent Booster.
The required medical documentation/medical clearances can often be obtained by contacting your Pediatrician, PCP, medical provider. Titers, TB Skin testing can be performed by appointment at Occupational Health facilities.
HUHS continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff and students, as well as the wider community. Being up to date with COVID vaccination, annual flu vaccination and other required medical vaccinations and documentation are required as a condition of employment at HUHS. You may claim exemption from the vaccine requirements for medical or religious reasons.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office setting
Additional Information
- Harvard University requires a pre-employment reference and background screening.
- Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
- This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.?
Benefits
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- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format
On-Site
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University Health Services is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all employees feel valued and have a sense of belonging. These principles are integral to our work and are at the core of who we are. We actively seek applicants with demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a working and learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, respect, and embrace individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, abilities, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Harvard University Health Services
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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