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Assistant Director of Student Wellness Promotion

Colorado School Of Mines
$63,000 - $69,300 annual salary
paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Golden
Jan 19, 2025


Assistant Director of Student Wellness Promotion

Posting Number: JR106086
Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities
Colorado School of Mines is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion to lead transformative wellness initiatives that support the diverse needs of our student body by fostering student well-being and creating a vibrant, healthy campus community. This role is perfect for a team-oriented problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to evidence-based programming. As a key leader in our efforts to promote mental health, resilience, and holistic wellness, you'll collaborate with campus departments, local organizations, and student Peer Educators to design, implement, and assess impactful programs. If you're excited about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students while embracing diversity, inclusion, and innovation, apply today!

Periodic evening and weekend work, as well as occasional in- and out-of-state travel to trainings and conferences will be required of this position. This position works primarily on campus in Golden, Colorado, with some flexibility for hybrid work after an initial training period.
Primary Responsibilities:

Campus-Wide Health Promotion Programming

Develop, manage, implement, and assess evidence-based strategies and programs to a diverse student body. Programs may include:
  • Workshops and trainings on mental health and wellness topics, including suicide prevention trainings like QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) and trainings on topics such as resilience and/or alcohol and substance abuse,
  • Wellness promotion toolkits, otherwise known as Blaster Boxes,
  • Campus-wide wellness events such as Fresh Check Day, a Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Fair, and/or Pause for Paws with therapy animals,
  • Awareness and educational campaigns via tabling, posters, social media, web content, and more,
  • Online platforms and trainings, such as You at College and online prevention courses.


Create learning objectives for programs, handle budgets, track attendance, assess campus participation data, and plan modifications to enhance the quality and relevance of programs. Utilize the department website, various media outlets, and social media accounts to share content, promote programming, and conduct campaigns. Develop means for data collection and analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and collect outcomes for reporting requirements and process improvements. Fundraise as needed to support the addition or expansion of programs. Programming topics may include: mental health, suicide prevention, resilience, alcohol and drug education and prevention, recovery, sleep, sexual health, nutrition, and others.

Peer Education Coordination and Student Supervision

In collaboration with other professional staff, oversee the Betsy's Friends: Mines Peer Educator program. Recruit and provide training, mentorship, and support to student Peer Educators who are developing student educational programming initiatives. Manage peer listening options in partnership with the Mines Counseling Center. Directly supervise one to two groups of Peer Educators and other student positions. Conduct individual and group supervision meetings.

Personal Well-Being Class

Teach a class each semester to support students in developing skills related to different facets of well-being and setting personal goals. Support the semesterly implementation and evaluation of campus well-being classes, ensuring continuous improvement.

Campus and Local Partner Collaboration

Provide outreach and consultation to campus entities in support of student success by consulting with and presenting in departmental units, classes, conferences, and campus events. Maintain connections throughout the campus, local, and national community by participating in initiatives and coalitions such as Every Oredigger, the Jefferson/Clear Creek/Gilpin Suicide Prevention Coalition, and the Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators (CADE). Maintain an active membership in national organizations like NASPA and ACHA.

Minimal Level of Education and Experience:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field, including public health, social work, higher education, or related, with at least 2 years of work experience in program development and implementation, outreach, group facilitation, effective messaging, event planning, and evaluation.
    • -OR- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 4 years of experience in program development and implementation, outreach, group facilitation, effective messaging, event planning, and evaluation.
  • Intercultural competence and experience working with diverse groups to promote positive mental health and holistic well-being.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging college health issues, health behavior change theories and ecological framework, and evidence-based practices.
  • Ability to stay current on developments in the field of public health, health promotion, peer health education, and college health.
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.


Preferred Level of Education and Experience:
  • Experience in a college health setting.
  • Previous supervision of student employees.
  • Expertise in motivational interviewing, wellness coaching, or individual case management or care coordination work.
  • Work experience in higher education or with college-aged young adults.
  • Certification in Public Health and/or Certified Health Education Specialist.
  • Certification to facilitate suicide prevention trainings such as QPR, Mental Health First Aid, or others.
  • Certification in wellness coaching or motivational interviewing.
  • Skill in marketing applications, social media platforms, and website development.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience with student recruitment and supervision, including prior experience with peer education programs.
  • Experience with data analysis to identify disparities and gaps in programming among differing populations.


Salary and Benefits

$63,000 - $69,300 annual salary

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
  • Flexible health and dental care options
  • Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
  • Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
  • Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
  • Free RTD Ecopass


All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
  • Upload a resume or CV
  • Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Application review will begin February 10, 2025. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by February 9, 2025 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion at Mines. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting

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