The College of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce we are seeking applications for a full-time twelve (12) month Student Wellness Navigator. This staff position will report to the Senior Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The Student Navigator position will guide current and prospective students through each phase of their college experience.         

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs to support the administrative operations of the College of Health and Human Services Office of the Dean.

• Collaborate with CHHS students to connect them to wellness activities (on campus or in BG) to meet the dimensions of wellness
• Meet with CHHS students as needed throughout the year
• Liaise with and supervise student CHHS Ambassadors
• Teach up to 6 credit hours (Wellness in College) per year
• Attend CHHS staff meetings
• Liaise with CHHS LLC (Living Learning Community) Faculty Fellow
• Work with faculty and staff to identify students who need additional supports and/or resources
• Assist with student recruiting and retention
• Other duties as assigned

• Master's degree in a Health and Human Services discipline, or closely related degree
• Some travel may be necessary

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

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