Associate Director of Peer Health Education

Associate Director of Peer Health Education

Department: SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Job Summary

The Associate Director for Peer Health Education provides strategic leadership for the university’s peer health education initiatives, fostering a culture of well-being through evidence-based programs, student leadership development, and campus-wide collaboration. This position oversees the recruitment, training, supervision, and assessment of peer health educators while ensuring programs and services align with institutional priorities, the Division of Student Affairs initiatives, and best practices in health promotion, harm reduction, and student well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for peer health education programs that advance student well-being and support university priorities.
• Oversee daily operations of peer health education programs, including recruitment, training, supervision, assessment, and evaluation.
• Supervise professional staff, Graduate Assistants, and peer health educators while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Lead and develop staff and student leaders through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and leadership development.
• Oversee the Changing Carolina Peer Leaders (CCPL) program and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based health promotion initiatives.
• Conduct research and assessment to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities to strengthen student well-being programs.
• Measure and communicate program effectiveness and progress toward departmental, divisional, and university goals.
• Build strategic partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to advance student well-being and enhance the student experience.
• Guide the development and delivery of presentations, workshops, campaigns, and educational initiatives focused on well-being, peer leadership, and risk reduction.
• Serve on departmental, university, and national committees as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Student Services or related field and 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of current research related to evidence-based health promotion and health education within a college health setting
• Experience with peer health education programs
• Knowledge of harm reduction approach, program planning and implementation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to apply relevant theories and research (to include modern health educational and worksite wellness practices and theories).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills necessary.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of peer health education and student health and well-being.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.