Office of Health Promotions

The purpose of the Office of Health Promotion (OHP) is to contribute to a culture of wellbeing at UMBC by providing evidence-informed health promotion, resources, skills and support that are responsive to the needs of our community. We contribute to fostering a campus community that supports and empowers individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices at UMBC and beyond.

As a member of the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Health Promotion, the person filling this position will contribute to the mission by working with students to meet the Divisional priorities of fostering public health and safety and helping to develop life skills and interaction amongst UMBC students. This is accomplished through health education, health communications and prevention programming efforts and outreach events conducted through the Office of Health Promotion. Students who participate in these events and programs learn essential skills about their health and wellbeing as it relates to academic and life-long success. Educational areas of interest include alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, stress management, mental health promotion and healthy relationships.

UMBC offers competitive compensation and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available for Maryland residents.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Plan, promote, coordinate, implement and evaluate health education programs, health communications campaigns and activities.
• Coordination of campus-wide health education outreach and programming efforts as well as individual health education consultations.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and translating program data for evaluations.
• Represent Office of Health Promotion on divisional and community committees.
• Support the supervision of the Peer Health Education Internship and OHP student staff.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion or related field is required.
• One year of experience in Health Education or a related setting.

• Master's in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion or related field is preferred.
• Experience with teaching or working in higher education is preferred.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.