Job Information
University of Maine Student Wellness Educator in Orono, Maine
Position Title:
Student Wellness Educator (id:84289)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Division of Student Life - OSDEN
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
19/03
Location:
Orono ME
Statement of the Job:
The Student Wellness Educator is responsible for assisting in the oversight of the Student Wellness Resource Center. This includes development and implementation of programs, workshops, evaluations, assessments, brief interventions, and individual plans for students with regard to use of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, other drugs, sexual violence, and hazing. Utilizing SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, the Student Wellness Resource Center promotes student wellness through campus-wide training, educational programs, and brief interventions for students to include developing information campaigns on health promotion, educational interventions, and prevention science while prioritizing at-risk populations such as first year students, student athletes, and Greek life members.
The University provides 13 paid holidays, up to 20 days of vacation time, and up to 20 days of sick time during your first fiscal year. The University provides a 10% retirement contribution as long as the employee contributes 4%. Typical hiring range for this position is $42,500 to $45,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description (https://umaine.hiretouch.com/uploads/501/file/2024.04.05_Student_Wellness_Educator_Job_Description_1.docx)
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.bangorregion.com/) .
Qualifications:
Required:
Generally has the education associated with a master's degree in public health, higher education, substance abuse education/prevention, student personnel, or a related discipline.
Prior experience in educational program development/delivery using multiple platforms.
Prior experience with supervision such as hiring, coaching, and action plans.
Public speaking and multimedia presentation experience.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivation and thoroughness.
Demonstrate ability to work in a professional and collaborative manner with all levels of the university and division, including those from underrepresented groups.
Strong organizational skills.
Preferred:
Previous work experience in a higher education setting.
Other Information:
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Angela Fileccia, LCSW at angela.fileccia@maine.edu or 207-581-1392.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Length:
Fiscal Year (Less than 12 months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV