Coordinator for Health Education Strategy (HEC II)

Lead Innovative Health Education and Learning StrategiesDrive the creation of engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences that help Longhorns thrive. Youll shape campuswide health education strategies, design dynamic workshops, and build systems that ensure programs are high-quality, accessible, and impactful. Partner with the LWC team to refresh content, evaluate effectiveness, and promote offerings across campus. Deliver compelling presentations and trainings for students, faculty, and staff, and develop measurable learning outcomes tied to core wellness topics like social connection, suicide prevention, stress, sleep, healthy sexuality, and interpersonal violence prevention. Youll also help build a multimodule online health and wellness course and collaborate with communications and design teams to bring health education to life through digital media and innovative technology.Teach and Mentor Longhorn Wellness Peer EducatorsCo-teach a three semester peer education course sequence and create an engaging, supportive learning environment for emerging student leaders. Guide peer educators through interactive lessons, professional development, and hands on project work.Strengthen the peer educator community through retreats, trainings, and social events, and lead recruitment efforts for new members. Develop course materials, training curricula, and evaluation tools that help students grow as confident, skilled health advocates.Oversee Online Health Education Modules for All Incoming StudentsTake the lead on implementing UT Austins required online health education modules. Coordinate custom content, manage timelines, and collaborate with partners across campus to ensure a smooth, student centered rollout.Develop assessments, craft communication materials, and troubleshoot questions or issues as they arise. Maintain best-practice guides and implementation resources that keep the program running seamlessly year after year.Advance Campus Wide Health Promotion InitiativesHelp bring wellness initiatives to life across the Forty Acres. Work closely with student organizations, campus departments, faculty, staff, and community partners to design and implement programs rooted in evidence-based practices.Contribute your voice to committees and planning groups, use assessment data to shape program direction, and develop clear program plans with measurable outcomes. Support funding efforts by preparing budgets and proposals, and stay current with emerging trends in college health.Supervise and Develop Student Staff and InternsRecruit, hire, and mentor student staff and interns who contribute to LWCs mission. Provide regular guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Oversee student led health promotion projects and help students build skills that prepare them for future careers.Contribute to Team Operations and Professional GrowthEngage fully in LWC team efforts, respond promptly to communications, and participate in staff development activities. Actively participate on departmental and campus committees to advance student health and wellbeing on campus. Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of the Longhorn Wellness Center.Readily accepts other responsibilities and participates in other activities and committees as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as public health, education, public policy, social work, etc.2 years professional (post Bachelors) work experience in health promotion, education, social services, public policy or related field.Extensive knowledge of and experience working on issues surrounding health promotion, harm reduction, and/or culture change.?Experience developing engaging learning opportunities across a variety of platforms.Demonstrated experience in building partnerships, strategic planning, and/or project management.Ability to manage multiple complex job duties and project-based work. High level organizational skills.Prove ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in decision making.Knowledge of current/emerging college health issues, intervention methods, health behavior change theories, ecological framework, and/or evidence-based practices?Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in a relevant field such as public health, education, public policy, social work, etc.Demonstrated ability in core areas ofhealth promotion,public health program planning,and assessment/evaluation.Demonstrated experience using innovativetechnology andcommunicationmethods to enhance education.Work experience within a higher education setting or with the college student population.SALARY RANGE:$60,000 + depending on qualificationsREQUIRED MATERIALSResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest In your cover letter please address the following: Your interest in this positionYour experience working in higher education or with a student populationYour experience designing and evaluating public health interventionsYour experience working in interpersonal violence preventionWorking conditions:This position works 100% onsite.Exposure to fumes, chemicals, sprays, and commercial items found in standard office conditions, medical clinics, and in repairs and maintenance.Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Created: 2026-01-22