<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/24/2025 Requisition Number PRN41725B Job Title PS Health Educator Working Title Health Coach (Lead) Job Grade E FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Full time, hybrid position with three days in office and two days remote. Monday - Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm</p> <p>VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01620 - Chief Wellness Office Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $47,650.00 - $68,349.00 Close Date 06/24/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>The Osher Center for Integrative Health is seeking a passionate and innovative Health Educator to lead the design, development, implementation, assessment and evaluation of a coordinated Health Coaching program.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Under the direction of OCIH leadership, develops and implements coordinated approach to Health Coaching programs across multiple sites. </li><li>Delivers wellness services including health coaching, biometric screening, wellness presentations and programming directly to clients and patients. </li><li>Actively participates in research and scholarship opportunities and supports University faculty research, as necessary. </li><li>Evaluates program effectiveness. </li><li>Demonstrates technological savvy with respect to online tracking, data collection, reporting and presentations. </li><li>Serves as a professional representative of OCIH to both internal and external clients and patients </li><li>Provide health coaching and behavior change consultation to clients and patients in the clinical setting working with a clinical team for improved patient care. </li><li>Develops and helps the patient implement individualized plans for health behavior, including nutrition, physical activity, and sleep interventions. </li><li>Participates in departmental staff meetings and communicates patient care and other issues to management. </li><li>May mentor Wellness Coaching students during clinical placements or projects. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field, and four or more years of health education experience. Must also possess and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH. Ability to demonstrate working-level professional knowledge in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health.</p> <p>Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required.</p> <p>Training in a specific health area may be preferred.</p> <p>This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.</p> <p>Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <ul> <li>Experience and proficiency with motivational interviewing (MI), program development, and team building </li><li>Experience doing 1-on-1 and group, evidence-based health coaching </li><li>2+ years' experience managing staff and responsibility for all aspects of a project or program </li><li>Proficiency in Whole Person Health approach to prevention and health promotion. </li><li>Proficiency in program evaluation including process, impact, and outcomes assessment. </li></ul> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Please indicate the number of years of experience in health education that you have: </li></ul> </li><li> <p>No experience</p> </li><li> <p>Less than 1 year</p> </li><li> <p>1 year or more, but less than 2 years</p> </li><li> <p>2 years or more, but less than 4 years</p> </li><li> <p>4 years or more</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you currently hold and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>