[JOB POSTING] Stanford: Job opening in Health Promotion

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From: Tia Rich

Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 7:18 PM
To: lo...@sfsu.edu
Subject: Job opening at Stanford in Health Promotion

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I am writing today because this position at Stanford was just posted. I thought it might be of interest to you and your colleagues.

 

The posting might be closed to applications as soon as end of day on Monday, June 25 so it is best to get the word out now to anyone who may wish to apply.

 

I will give you a call this week. I look forward to connecting with you again.

 

Love and joy to you, 

Tia

 

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Stanford University School of Medicine, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, was founded in 1858 with a mission to be the premier research-intensive medical school that improves health through leadership, diversity, and a collaborative approach to discovery and innovation in patient care, education, and research.


The Stanford Health Improvement Program is a program located within the Stanford University, the Department of Medicine, and the Stanford Prevention Research Center. The Health Improvement Program was established in 1983 and became one of the first university wellness programs, offering health promotion programs to faculty, staff, retires, and family members. As part of the Stanford Enterprise, the Health Improvement Program also provides the employee wellness program for Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health. 


The Health Improvement Program is seeking an experienced wellness expert to lead and drive the strategy and innovation for the Health Improvement Program and the Stanford Health Promotion Network for the Stanford Enterprise and community/corporate partnerships.

Duties include: 

·         Work with leaders across the Stanford Enterprise to develop wellness offerings across departments and divisions, working closely with Department Chairs/Division Chiefs, Hospital and University Executive Administrative Directors, and Department/Division Directors and Administrators. 

·         Direct the implementation of strategies to improve the personal health and resilience of faculty, staff and hospital employees, including mental and social health, exercise, nutrition and sleep health managing projects to improve employee work environments and decrease stress and workload through partnerships across the Stanford Enterprise. 

·         Evaluate the effectiveness of each program element and develop and implement modifications and improvements.

·         Perform an evaluation and respond to feedback to ensure customer satisfaction and program success.

·         Benchmark cost of services and follow trends to accurately price worksite wellness and Stanford Health Promotion Network (SHPN) services.

·         Identify and develop relationships with potential Stanford Health Promotion Network (SHPN) membership organizations.

·         Foster on-going relationships with all 65+ member organizations (including Cisco, Chevron, Blue Shield, Visa, Kaiser Permanente, and others). 

·         Represent the Stanford University and Health Improvement Program (HIP) within the Bay Area and nationally at conferences, present program design and successes to other wellness, medical, and HR professionals, and work collaboratively with other medical centers across the country to share best practices and program strategies.

·         In collaboration with Stanford University leaders, seek external funding and training program income. 

·         Establish and provide executive oversight of the overall and program/project budgets, income, and expenses for our external network and worksite wellness offerings.

·         Supervise, coach and mentor the Health Improvement Program team members in providing excellent service delivery of wellness offerings for Stanford Enterprise.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


·         Master’s degree and ten or more years of direct experience in wellness program and leadership development.

·         Recognition as a national opinion leader in wellness and employee well-being. 

·         Experience designing and delivering programs for a university and/or university medical center.

·         Current experience with national associations. 


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):


Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·         Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.

·         Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.

·         Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.

·         Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.

·         Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

·         Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

·         Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·         Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 

·         Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

·         Occasionally use a telephone. 

·         Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.


WORK STANDARDS:


·         Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

·         Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

·         Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The Administrative Guide is Stanford's collection of guidelines for non-research university activities that govern workplace interactions, approaches, procedures, and processes.

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Job Family: Administration
Job Series: Administrative Services Administrator
Job Code: 4122
Grade: J
Exemption: Exempt

Schedule: Full-time

 

 

 

Tia Rich, Ph.D.

Manager | Resilience and Stress Management

Senior Research Assistant | WELL for Life

Stanford Prevention Research Center

Stanford School of Medicine

3300 Hillview Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304

 

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