HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST, PEER EDUCATION

The VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Health Promotion Specialist, Peer Education is responsible for the health promotion program areas that align with the mission of RecWell, which is to advance student success by empowering the VCU community to prioritize well-being, connect with others, and learn through play. The Health Promotion Specialist, Peer Education collaborates with the Health Promotion team and other RecWell team members to develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs, events, and services for a diverse student body of 30,000 across two main campuses, with an emphasis on First and Second Year student programming. The Health Promotion Specialist, Peer Education is primarily responsible for leading health promotion peer leadership programs on topics such as sexual and mental health, nutrition, alcohol and other drugs, and other health and well-being topics most impacting students’ success. This position directly supervises and provides leadership to health promotion student leaders, including Peer Health Educators, and reports to the Assistant Director for Health Promotion. HS 21231Y.

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