Coordinator of Mental Health Promotion

Who We Are
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following: 

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body (click here for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.Click here for more about Student Affairs.Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full time related work experience in conducting mental health promotion, education or outreach and/or suicide prevention training (student experience may be considered). Experience working with a college or university population or with emerging adults.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Health, Higher Education, Social Work or related field. Additional years (4+) of full time related work experience in conducting mental health promotion, education or outreach and/or suicide prevention training (student experience may be considered). Experience leading peer education programs, including curriculum development, training, or supervising peer educators. CHES or CPH certification.Brief Description of Duties:The Coordinator of Mental Health Promotion will use a data-driven and evidence-informed approach to deliver comprehensive outreach and intervention programs aimed at reducing the risks associated with suicide, increasing protective factors associated with positive mental health, and promoting overall wellness among students. This role encompasses population-level and individual-level outreach, peer education and supervision, collaboration with campus and community partners, and professional development.The incumbent plays a crucial role as a team member within the overall campus health and wellness departments. In this capacity, they collaborate with colleagues across various units to enhance the effectiveness and integration of health, wellness, and prevention services. This includes actively participating in divisional meetings, sharing insights, and contributing to collaborative decision-making processes. The incumbent fosters a cooperative and supportive environment, ensuring seamless teamwork and alignment with the shared goals and objectives of campus health and wellness initiatives. This position may be required to provide support in other areas of student health, wellness, and prevention services, as needed.
• Population Level Outreach - Develop, implement and assess data-driven and evidence-informed, population-level outreach throughout campus aimed at preventing suicide and associated risk factors and promote positive mental health. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Coordinating and conducting the QPR bystander intervention training program.
• Hosting engaging large-scale events that help students develop an understanding of the signs of suicide and how to help a friend, tools and skills to identify and address distress, develop coping skills for college and life stressors and the overall connection between mental health and other aspects of wellness.
• Working with CPO team members to create and implement social norming campaigns aimed at reducing stigma, suicide and promoting positive mental health skills.
• Conduct workshops, tabling, and other events to educate students on topics like anxiety, coping skills, depression, healthy screen use, suicide prevention, bystander intervention/helping a friend with the goal of increasing knowledge and changing attitudes and behaviors.
• Review current and upcoming suicide prevention or mental health promotion legislation and work with senior leadership on modifying prevention and outreach efforts to ensure compliance.
• Conduct annual review of mental health outreach and education efforts and work with leadership to identify gaps and problem solve solutions.
• Create and implement skill-based workshop series to address mental health concerns and provide practical skills for students to use to decrease risk.
• Coordinate the department’s pet assisted therapy program, PALS, in collaboration with on and off-campus partners.
• Coordinate awareness month-based programming including but not limited to Suicide Prevention Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
• Individual/Group Level Outreach - using a BASICS / SBIRT based approach, provide individual outreach and psychoeducation to students in need, including but not limited to:
• Coordinate and conduct mental health focused screenings to identify high-risk students and refer them to resources, including but not limited to training student assistants, peer educators and professional staff on implementing screening tools and providing tailored interventions.
• Coordinate mental health focused support spaces including but not limited to Global CommuniTea (a peer led, student support space focusing on the mental health needs of global students).
• Coordinate the department’s mindfulness program including training peer educators and overseeing student assistants that implement peer led mindfulness exercises for the campus community.
• Conduct mandated alcohol and other drug psychoeducational interventions with students including one-on-one and group settings when needed.
• Peer Education & Supervision - using a student-centered approach, provide supervision and training to peer education interns and student assistants within CPO. This includes but is not limited to:
• Overseeing a cohort(s) of healthy screen use, mental health promotion and suicide prevention focused on interns, including organizing their outreach schedule, hosting weekly team meetings and providing training on best practices around health education and outreach in a college setting.
• Supervise student assistant(s) with a role focused on mental health promotion, resource education, mindfulness, suicide prevention or associated topics.
• Collaboration and Partnerships - this position requires continuous collaboration with on and off campus patterns to ensure we make a large and effective impact. This includes but is not limited to:
• Extensive collaboration with the members of the CPO team to ensure departmental goals and initiatives are met including conducting non-mental health/suicide prevention focused bystander trainings, workshops and events. Collaborations will also focus on weaving mental health and other topics to educate students on the connections between the different dimensions of wellness.
• Collaboration with partners within Student Health, Wellness and Prevention Services to empower students to take care of all aspects of their health and wellness.
• Collaborate with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to understand the mental health treatment practices and mental health trends on campus and align outreach and education accordingly.
• Working with community partners to bring experts and external resources to campus to grow the health and wellness safety net for students.
• This position is based on Stony Brook University’s main (West) campus but will require occasional work/travel to the East (hospital) and Southampton campuses as the position serves all Stony Brook students. Travel to regional, state or national professional development opportunities and/or training may also be required at times.
• Professional Development and Committee Involvement
• Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars).
• Contributes to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside of your department/unit (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• Evening and weekend work will be required at times.Special Notes:This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. Salary: $64,000-$67,000 + $4,000 Location Pay = $68,000-$71,000 Total CompensationIn addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.#LI-ES1
• Coordinating and conducting the QPR bystander intervention training program.
• Hosting engaging large-scale events that help students develop an understanding of the signs of suicide and how to help a friend, tools and skills to identify and address distress, develop coping skills for college and life stressors and the overall connection between mental health and other aspects of wellness.
• Working with CPO team members to create and implement social norming campaigns aimed at reducing stigma, suicide and promoting positive mental health skills.
• Conduct workshops, tabling, and other events to educate students on topics like anxiety, coping skills, depression, healthy screen use, suicide prevention, bystander intervention/helping a friend with the goal of increasing knowledge and changing attitudes and behaviors.
• Review current and upcoming suicide prevention or mental health promotion legislation and work with senior leadership on modifying prevention and outreach efforts to ensure compliance.
• Conduct annual review of mental health outreach and education efforts and work with leadership to identify gaps and problem solve solutions.
• Create and implement skill-based workshop series to address mental health concerns and provide practical skills for students to use to decrease risk.
• Coordinate the department’s pet assisted therapy program, PALS, in collaboration with on and off-campus partners.
• Coordinate awareness month-based programming including but not limited to Suicide Prevention Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
• Coordinate and conduct mental health focused screenings to identify high-risk students and refer them to resources, including but not limited to training student assistants, peer educators and professional staff on implementing screening tools and providing tailored interventions.
• Coordinate mental health focused support spaces including but not limited to Global CommuniTea (a peer led, student support space focusing on the mental health needs of global students).
• Coordinate the department’s mindfulness program including training peer educators and overseeing student assistants that implement peer led mindfulness exercises for the campus community.
• Conduct mandated alcohol and other drug psychoeducational interventions with students including one-on-one and group settings when needed.
• Overseeing a cohort(s) of healthy screen use, mental health promotion and suicide prevention focused on interns, including organizing their outreach schedule, hosting weekly team meetings and providing training on best practices around health education and outreach in a college setting.
• Supervise student assistant(s) with a role focused on mental health promotion, resource education, mindfulness, suicide prevention or associated topics.
• Extensive collaboration with the members of the CPO team to ensure departmental goals and initiatives are met including conducting non-mental health/suicide prevention focused bystander trainings, workshops and events. Collaborations will also focus on weaving mental health and other topics to educate students on the connections between the different dimensions of wellness.
• Collaboration with partners within Student Health, Wellness and Prevention Services to empower students to take care of all aspects of their health and wellness.
• Collaborate with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to understand the mental health treatment practices and mental health trends on campus and align outreach and education accordingly.
• Working with community partners to bring experts and external resources to campus to grow the health and wellness safety net for students.
• This position is based on Stony Brook University’s main (West) campus but will require occasional work/travel to the East (hospital) and Southampton campuses as the position serves all Stony Brook students. Travel to regional, state or national professional development opportunities and/or training may also be required at times.
• Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars).
• Contributes to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside of your department/unit (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• Evening and weekend work will be required at times.Special Notes:This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. Salary: $64,000-$67,000 + $4,000 Location Pay = $68,000-$71,000 Total CompensationIn addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.#LI-ES1