Job Overview
Position Details
Proposed Start Date
06/01/2022
Classification Title
Healthcare Administration
Rank
N – No Rank
Working Title
Mental Health Promotion Coordinator
Department
333601 – SHC Health Promotion & Education
Position Number
D91178
Representation
AU – AAUP
Renewable
Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE
1.0
Tenure Status
N – not applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University:
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Center for Student Health and Counseling:
The PSU Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a nationally accredited healthcare facility that offers medical, counseling, dental, and health promotion/education services to the students of Portland State University. The center consists of over 100 clinical and administrative staff, and there are currently 20,000 students eligible to use SHAC services. For more information about SHAC, please go to our website: www.pdx.edu/health-counseling.
SHAC strives for inclusive and equitable hiring practices. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our healthcare team. All SHAC staff participating on search committees have completed PSU’s Inclusive Hiring Workshop.
SHAC Health Promotion and Education:
Health Promotion and Education, a unit of SHAC, provides a vital component of the healthcare continuum. Health promotion is a proactive approach to health care that stresses prevention using various strategies with the ultimate goal of keeping people well. The focus of health promotion rests in comprehensive community level interventions that are aimed to influence the environment in which people live, work and learn.
This work is accomplished through health promotion programs (planned, organized events and activities that empower people over time to make informed decisions regarding their health) and health education (providing a health enhancing learning experience for individuals through workshops, classes, and individual sessions).
In addition, by advocating for policy change/development and organizational support, Health Promoters are key players in assisting communities along the path of optimal wellness.
All Portland State University employees, regardless of work location, must submit either (1) Proof of Vaccination; or (2) have an approved medical or religious exemption, on their first day or employment. To read the full PSU vaccination policy, please visit: https://www.pdx.edu/policies/covid-vaccination
Position Summary
Mental Health Promotion Coordinator:
Please note, while the start date of 6/1/22 is preferred, it may be negotiable.
Under the supervision of the Director of Health Promotion and Education, the Mental Health Promotion Coordinator will provide leadership and functional responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of campus mental health promotion, which may include stigma reduction, suicide prevention, substance abuse and recovery, as part of a comprehensive health promotion program operating within a social justice and health equity lens.
The Mental Health Promotion Coordinator will:
- Design and conduct campus-wide mental health promotion using health promotion theory and student development theory, including but not limited to environmental management, social movement, policy development, or social norming.
- Project manage SAMHSA Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant (currently in year one of a three year grant)
- Apply principles of health equity to programs, services, and activities sensitive to the diversity of the student population.
- Collaborate with campus and community partners on initiatives, policies and research to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to mental health promotion initiatives.
- Mobilize key stakeholders for collective action to shift the campus culture and environment around mental health.
- Participate in strategic planning, assessment and evaluation of Health Promotion efforts.
- Develops goals and measurable objectives for policies, programs, and services and evaluate effectiveness.
- Propose and manage specific program budgets.
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/g/files/znldhr2396/files/2021-07/AAUP%20CBA%202021-2024%20FINAL%202021%2006Jun11%20%283%29.pdf
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in public health, health education, social work, counseling, or closely related field
- 2 years of experience in public health, health education, social work, counseling, or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in college health
- Experience in program development
- Experience in grant management and/or grant writing
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to think critically and solve problems, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Good judgment and ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion
- Demonstrated cultural competence and inclusiveness in working with populations of diverse cultures and identities in addressing issues of diversity, health, and social justice
- Experience in substance misuse prevention or intervention with college students or young adults
- Experience in substance recovery community development or maintenance
- Experience in suicide prevention and stigma reduction with college students or young adults
- Familiarity with research and best practices in college health promotion, including those specific to mental health outreach, substance misuse, and recovery
- Experience utilizing behavior change theories and models in the development and implementation of evidence-based programs/initiatives
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours
40 hours per week, flexible hours to be scheduled between 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $51,780 – $60,500. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however, it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Application Instructions
Additional Information
All Portland State University employees, regardless of work location, must submit either (1) Proof of Vaccination; or (2) have an approved medical or religious exemption, on their first day or employment. To read the full PSU vaccination policy, please visit: https://www.pdx.edu/policies/covid-vaccination
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/g/files/znldhr2396/files/2021-07/AAUP%20CBA%202021-2024%20FINAL%202021%2006Jun11%20%283%29.pdf
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Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please submit:
- A cover letter that clearly demonstrates how your education and experience:
- a) meet the minimum qualifications (and, as applicable, the preferred qualifications), and
- b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described in the posting.
- Curriculum vitae or resume including work history, education, and training.
- Contact information for three professional references (one of which is a current or past supervisor)
The Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a healthcare facility; all staff are subject to the SHAC immunization requirements.
Final hiring is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
Position End Date (if applicable)
If you have questions
Please contact Gabrielle Sysyn at sysyng@pdx.edu.
More Information
- Salary Offers $51,780 - $60,500 a year
