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Alaska Christian College Title III Wellness Coordinator in Soldotna, Alaska
PURPOSE:To develop ACCs new Wellness Center and the gradual implementation of the colleges nutritional, physical, financial, and mental wellness programs for students.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Develop financial literacy assessment for ACC students and implement regular assessment schedule; 2. Develop financial health education training opportunities for students; 3. Coordinate physical wellness services including the expansion of exercise gym resources, wellness classes, and workout training programs; 4. Develop a nutritional training/education program to be implemented on campus; 5. Coordinate mental health services, utilizing college-contracted partners and publicize availability of those services; 6. Provide training to students on how to peer-lead other students in developing health and wellness habits; 7. Monitor, measure, and modify the program to ensure achievement of stated objectives; 8. Write various monthly reports as needed and submit to Title III director as necessary. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelors degree in nutrition, physical education, wellness, or related field; 2. Experience in wellness programs (financial, nutrition, fitness, mental health);
- Commitment to Alaska Native education and institutional mission with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to relate well with faculty, staff, and students across various departments;
- Must display critical thinking, problem solving, long-range planning, and decision making skills;
- Must be able to pass a background check. Must understand and maintain confidentiality;
- Must be organized, efficient, and show good time management skills;
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
MINISTRY EXPECTATIONS: Alaska Christian College esteems our students and co-workers and values each as members of our community of faith. Students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors are all considered to be customers and it is the duty of each employee, regardless of their position, to perform to a high level of customer service. All employees are encouraged to develop meaningful relationships with students and other staff to promote the mutual growth of deeper whole-life discipleship.