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Clinical, Health Education & Outreach

Classification Information

Health Education & Outreach
Health Education and Outreach is responsible for the health of the student and employee population, decreasing the impact of illnesses and diseases by encouraging healthy behavior through education and outreach. Provides health-related education guidelines, encouragement and support to individuals, while holding them accountable for achieving their health goals.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 2
Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.
C - Clinical
Roles that are focused on health care and clinical services for the organization.

Position Summary

The Clinical professional within Health Education and Outreach plays a key part in supporting the health and wellness of the student and employee population. This position involves working closely with healthcare professionals to assist in the development and delivery of health education programs aimed at promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles. The Clinical professional will work directly with individuals and groups to provide educational support on health-related topics, helping them understand their health needs, make informed decisions, and achieve personal health goals. They will collaborate with other departments within student services to ensure a comprehensive approach to health education. In this intermediate-level position, the Clinical staff member will assist in the delivery of health education programs, focusing on disease prevention, wellness promotion, and the management of common health issues. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one health consultations, facilitating group education sessions, and supporting outreach initiatives designed to encourage healthy behaviors. They will also be responsible for assisting in the coordination of health-related events and workshops that engage the campus community. Additionally, the Clinical professional will work to ensure that educational materials are accessible, evidence-based, and tailored to the needs of students and staff. While this position does not require independent leadership or decision-making, the Clinical staff member will work under the guidance of more senior health educators and clinical professionals. They will provide valuable input into program development and improvements based on feedback from participants and clinical observations. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in health education and outreach while contributing to a healthy campus environment. Through this position, the individual will further develop their clinical skills while working closely with both the student body and staff to enhance overall well-being.