City : Surrey, BC

Category : 2071-Health Promotion

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW:  STUDENT HEALTH PROMOTION COORDINATOR

The Student Health Promotion Coordinator develops, organizes, and implements programs and events that support student health and wellness, and advocates for services and enhanced efforts throughout the University community that encourage students to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The Coordinator liaises and collaborates with various KPU departments and external partners and organizations for the development and delivery of health and wellness programming. This position actively supports KPU’s Healthy University Initiative. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Health Promotion, Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant discipline.  
• Two years’ health promotion experience planning, organizing and implementing health and wellness education programs, events and activities, preferably for adults/young adults. 
• Mental Health First Aid is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience at an intermediate skills level in computing and internet applications including windows environment, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Functional understanding of social media marketing programs and platforms. 
• Experience working with annual operating budgets.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, establish own priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience supervising, coordinating and leading, student assistants, volunteers and casual employees.
• Demonstrated understanding of diverse post-secondary student population and ability to plan and implement appropriate and effective programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Excellent interpersonal skill and with the ability to liaise effectively, establish strong working relationships, and provide exceptional customer service to all internal and external partners. 
• Strength in oral and written communication, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely, with confidence in public speaking to groups larger than 30.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately research and apply findings to assigned projects.
• Ability to collect and maintain program data and confidential information. 
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
• Must be able to work on multiple campuses with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. 
  
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Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.