"Interim Health Coach & Educator"

Job Details

Interim Health Coach & Educator

Posting Number: R0006805

Location: Portland Campus

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Interim Health Coach and Educator is a part-time, temporary position that primarily serves students at the PNCA campus. This position primarily provides individual coaching to students who want assistance navigating the health and wellness options at Willamette University and in the Portland community. Additionally, through case management and one-on-one meetings, this position maintains ongoing contact with PNCA students to address needs, foster self-advocacy in students, and advocate for students individually and systemically.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Health Coaching, Case Management, and Referrals (80%)

• Provide individual wellness sessions for students focused on increasing pro-health behaviors.
• Facilitate confidential initial and follow-up appointments with students referred for health questions and concerns. Use evidence-based practices of motivational interviewing and stages of change (i.e., BASICS) to develop a change plan for a variety of self-care and harm-reducing behaviors.
• Work with students to create structures and identify support to thrive on campus.
• Refer students to appropriate community or campus medical providers, mental health counselors, or other University services.
• Provide ongoing case management and follow-up to students as appropriate.

Health Education and Training (10%)

• Develop, conduct, and coordinate student health needs assessments to inform educational planning and document student behavior and attitude trends.

Divisional Leadership (10%)

• Act as a resource for colleagues regarding their work-related health and well-being
• Attend required supervisory meetings.
• Be accessible, visible, and present for relevant/occasional university speakers; attend staff/student-planned community development activities and educational events as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues within the Student Affairs division as well as other campus stakeholders.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy as required by law.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Experience applying principles of motivational interviewing to health education and prevention.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues, and using an inclusion lens in delivering programs and services practice
• Familiarity with best practices and assessment tools related to general well-being.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in complex, sensitive situations.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and a collaborative member of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Two years of experience in health education or health coaching programs in a college setting.
• Knowledge of equity and inclusion issues and laws that impact higher education (all gender spaces, Title IX, ADA compliance).
• Demonstrated skills in public speaking, facilitating conversations, and presenting to families, students, staff, and other constituents.

Typical Work Schedule:

10 hours weekly on average on Monday through Friday between 8 am - 5 pm. Some possible evening and weekend work as needed.

Salary Range: $23 - $25/hour

Start Date: January 26, 2026

End Date: March 30, 2026

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/preferred qualifications
• Current Resume

Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.

Apply online at https://willamette.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Portland-Campus/Interim-Health-Coach---Educator_R0006805

*Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.*