Director of Well-Being Strategy & Initiatives

Stanford University • Stanford • 4m ago

Director of Well-Being Strategy & Initiatives

Student Affairs seeks an experienced and talented Director of Well-Being Strategy & Initiatives to join our team. The Director will provide strategy, vision and direction regarding issues and objectives related to student mental health and well-being and community flourishing; lead complex, high-visibility process innovation projects through a public health approach in the area of mental health and well-being with a focus on undergraduate and graduate student populations; liaise with Student Affairs and Vaden senior management, VPSA functional units, academic schools, and other partners to implement vision and strategy; lead the development of new pilot initiatives and manage the work of other employees until permanent organizational decisions are made to support ongoing operation of successful initiatives. The Director reports to the associate vice provost (AVP) for health and well-being in the Division of Student Affairs and serves as a member of the AVP27s senior leadership team.

In this role, you will:

- Provide 1:1 coaching sessions with students focusing on behaviors and issues impacting their well-being including, but not limited to, flourishing, values clarification, personal and professional goal-setting, personal relationships, time management, relationships with food, body and sleep, and values-based decision making.
- Serve as upstream public health educators to all members of the campus community (students, faculty and staff) by offering group coaching in the form of requested trainings and workshops about flourishing, supporting students in distress, resource referral protocol, and other topics related to student well-being
- Effectively market the coaching resource and reach new students with robust community coaching efforts such as campus tabling events, drop-in hours in community centers and other population-specific locations, undergraduate neighborhood events, and campus grief gatherings.
In addition to overseeing and supporting the program operations described above, the Director will offer direct advocacy for the coaching team as outlined in the Vaden and campus-wide responsibilities listed below.
- Campus Health and Wellness Strategy 2D assure the inclusion of upstream, preventative health promotion efforts, like Well-Being Coaching, are included in campus strategy plans.
- Assessment and Evidence-based Approach 2D support the Well-Being Coaching team27s efforts to collect, analyze and utilize effective data in program evaluation; lead the team27s evolving understanding of elevated assessment work; hold responsibility for including data collection efforts designed with appropriate equity practices included.
- Communications, Marketing and Outreach 2D work with coaches and Well-Being leadership to create promotion strategies that ideally reach all students, with particular focus on outreach to under-represented and historically marginalized student populations; positively drive (increase as needed) student use of the coaching service through effective communication and marketing strategies.
- Donor Cultivation and Stewardship 2D create dynamic Well-Being Coaching reports, data, and other materials for existing donors to support stewardship efforts from the Office of Development and VPSA Central; support development of members of the coaching team to interact with donors and potential donors as appropriate and requested; promote Well-Being Coaching as a viable gift-funding option by maintaining relationships with OOD colleagues and leading the ongoing development and growth of a student resource that is attractive to donors; meet with donors and potential donors as requested.
- Community Collaboration - promote the services of Well-Being Coaching to the broader Stanford community ensure its active role and participation in well-being initiatives across campus.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Bachelor27s degree and ten years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in higher education setting strongly preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree in public health, health promotion, health policy, psychology, health education, social work or related field with 5 years of relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years of full-time supervisory experience of professional staff and a demonstrated record of leading professional development for staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
Demonstrated experience managing people.
Understanding of underlying technological needs and requirements.
Leadership and expertise in the use of evidence-based health promotion programs/initiatives to analyze health promotion needs of emerging adults, especially college students; experience conducting literature reviews, needs assessments, program evaluations, and creating plans to strategically guide programmatic and budget decisions.
Knowledge and application of health promotion, behavior change, population-based theories and models, and experience using environmental management strategies/ecological model
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies, demonstrate commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and the ability to foster cultural, racial, gender equality on a personnel and programmatic level.
Excellent writing, interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and to adjust work assignments according to programmatic and divisional needs.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.

Working Conditions:

Hybrid Eligible (Up to 2 days per week)
Able to work on evenings and weekends, as needed

How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your re9sume9 and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

Job Title: Student Services Manager 3
Job Code: 7508
Position: Continuing, 100% FTE, Exempt
Grade: M

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