Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: The Department of Public Health in the College of Health Sciences at Arcadia University is seeking applications for a part-time staff role as Public Health Undergraduate Coordinator. The Department of Public Health at Arcadia University has CEPH accredited public health programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Programs offered within the Department include a BSPH with a concentration in Global Health; an undergraduate minor in Global Public Health; MPH with a Community Health concentration (residential and online); MPH dual degrees with the Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, International Peace and Conflict Resolution, and Counseling programs; and a Health Equity certificate. The department and College of Health Sciences, and University have goals centered on achieving health equity; advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; and combating anti-Black racism. The role pertains to assisting with the undergraduate public health program for the department. This is a part-time (20 hours a week), 11-month position.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities :

Enrollment and Accreditation (CEPH) Evaluation:

• In support of Chair/department, administer evaluation tools/measures for the BSPH including: pre and post competency survey, capstone, field placement, alumni survey, and advising/career services
  
• Support the Chair and facilitate the BSPH annual curriculum meeting (discussion of at least one or two classes per year)
  
• Maintain the existing database to track student status and enrollment in BSPH and minor
  
• Promote BSPH major and minor
  

Student Engagement

• Communicate with students about public health job, volunteer, and internship opportunities
  
• Coordinate with instructors teaching applied learning related courses to improve career offerings as needed
  
• Research local organizations facilitating career opportunities and coordinate connections
  
• Be visible and accessible for students for engagement
  
• Support department public health week events and community engagement
  

Advising Support

• Support advising processes for BSPH majors, including aligning faculty advising per student enrollment and transfer to majors
  
• Support advising for majors and/or minors as needed
  

Advertising/Student Recruitment

• Attend open houses or other program related events to aid in recruiting students and ensure needed materials are available; follow-up with open house participants and recruit students and faculty to participate
  
• Maintain Canvas site for BSPH majors with University resources and coordinate with MPH Canvas site offerings and offer onboarding support

Other Responsibilities

• Support accreditation needs, including preparation for self-study documents and visit and CEPH annual department reports by the Chair
  
• Communicate needs to the Chair of PH as needed
  
• With Chair, coordinate with University Offices/Departments and partners for student success
  
• Coordinate with MPH leadership and Chair of PH to support MPH admissions (4+1 and developing 3+1)
  
• Provide other support as needed

Qualifications :

• BA/BS degree required, Public Health or related discipline preferred
• Strong experience or use of digital and database/software (e.g., MS Office, Google Drive, Canvas)
• Strong oral/written communication, organizational skills, customer service orientation, and student-centered approach.
• Background knowledge or understanding of public health is desirable as well as past work experience, preferably in an educational setting. Must be able to work daytime (and occasionally weekends and evenings for special events/open houses) with specific hours agreed upon with the Department Chair based upon department needs.
• Required attendance at Open Houses or other program-related events.
• Some local travel to events might be required. Ability to work independently and effectively communicate effectively with undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and prospective students and their families.

Application Instructions :

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal by November 25, 2024 to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately and will be considered until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of January 2025 or earlier for the Spring semester. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.
  
• Applicants should submit the following:
  
  • Cover letter describing related experiences and qualifications
    
  • A curriculum vitae or resume

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report , which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Position Code: AC301A

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