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Position Title:University Health Promotion Specialist

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in collecting and managing data to evaluate outcomes and inform decision making.

Experience in planning, implementing, and assessing health promotion programs.

Experience facilitating workshops, trainings, and presentations.

Experience recruiting, engaging, and leading collaborative teams.

Experience coordinating training programs, including people, and resources.

Experience supervising others.

Job Description:

Do you believe in the power of mental health promotion and want to lead initiatives that support student well-being on a university-wide scale?

Join Student Wellness at Iowa State University as a University Health Promotion Specialist, and play a central role in transforming campus culture around mental health and well-being. This is your opportunity to lead meaningful, data-driven outreach and education that empowers students to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

+ Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of mental health promotion initiatives aligned with the university’s JED Campus action plan.

+ Oversee strategic outreach efforts, including training, events, and campaigns that support suicide prevention, help-seeking behaviors, and the promotion of life skills and social connections.

+ Collaborate with Student Counseling Services to expand prevention programming and lead mental health training efforts across campus.

+ Coordinate and facilitate both in-person and online mental health training programs for students, staff, and faculty.

+ Serve as a campus lead for Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), managing outreach and integrating digital mental health resources into campus initiatives.

+ Supervise and mentor student employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional development efforts.

+ Support broader Student Wellness efforts related to substance use prevention, violence prevention, and basic needs security.

+ Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and university policies related to confidentiality and data protection.

+ You’ll engage stakeholders across academic and student affairs, building cross-functional partnerships that elevate campus well-being.

Additional Information:

+ Position Type: Full-time, Professional and Scientific.

+ Location: On-site at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

+ Residency Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

About Student Wellness at Iowa State:

Student Wellness is committed to creating a thriving campus environment by offering inclusive, evidence-based programming that promotes health, safety, and overall student success. As a part of the Dean of Students Office, the department delivers services and training across a wide range of wellness areas—from mental health to basic needs support—to help every student reach their full potential. Learn more at https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu.

What We Offer – Exceptional Benefits

Working at Iowa State University means you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career:

+ Work/Life Balance: Iowa State University was voted Best Place for Working Parents 2025!

+ Generous Vacation and Sick Leave – 24 vacation days, 18 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.

+ Excellent Health Insurance Options – including dental and vision coverage.

+ Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions – choose from multiple plans to secure your future.

+ Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Support – grow with us!

+ Wellness Programs and Work-Life Resources – including mental health and counseling support.

Explore Iowa State’s Benefits: https://www.hr.iastate.edu/benefits

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: May 23, 2025

Posting Close Date:June 3, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17122

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.