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Coordinator of Mindfulness

Denison University

United States, Ohio, Granville

100 West College Street (Show on map)

Jan 17, 2025

Job Posting Information

Position Type	Casual
Classification Title	Casual
Position Title	Coordinator of Mindfulness
Position Number	CA3041
Pay Grade Level	CA 01
Salary	$23.00 - $27.00 an hour
Department	Office of Student Life
Posting Number	S 121301409
Full or Part Time	Casual
Number of Months	10
Position End Date	06/30/2026
FTE	.46
Work Schedule	Hours will be distributed during January-May and August - December, not to exceed 100 per month. Within this framework, hours are flexible with some evening and weekend programs expected.
Basic Function	The Coordinator of Mindfulness at Denison University is responsible for developing and implementing a robust mindfulness program that promotes skills for present moment awareness across the university community. The dedicated Coordinator of Mindfulness will design and lead training, programming, and messaging for mindfulness strategy at Denison. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, increase focus, and positively impact mood and cognition. Despite these benefits, many students identify barriers or lack motivation to apply this practice within their regular daily routines. More wide application of mindfulness into Denison's culture could help prevent many of the mental and emotional barriers that interfere with students' learning and flourishing. This position will serve as outreach primarily to student communities who may benefit from the practice and who may not yet practice these skills on a regular basis. To the extent that it will benefit students, the Coordinator of Mindfulness may also coordinate efforts with other constituency groups, including faculty and staff. The position requires that the candidate maintain up-to-date knowledge of current mindfulness curricula and relevant evidence behind mindfulness practices, using this knowledge to create programmatic materials that support best practices. The candidate will be responsible for developing new and supplemental mindfulness programming, including the creation of custom mindfulness programming in collaboration with varying stakeholder groups on-campus.
Essential Job Functions	Facilitate and supervise regular mindfulness programs within the wellness center, such as the weekly MIEA (Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults) curriculum, daily meditation breaks, weekly journaling program, and more. Teach mindfulness skills and how they integrate within the diverse experiences offered during the first-year orientation and pre-orientation programs. Promote mindfulness skills and habits at Denison, sending messages about how present awareness within daily routines launches students for future success. Advise the student-led mindfulness club. Connect with student groups across campus life including student organizations, athletics, residence hall communities, employee groups, etc. Teach up to one section of PHED 106, Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation, per semester.
Minimum Qualifications	Certified instructor of a mindfulness-based modality. 2+ years teaching MBSR and/or MBCT or other MBPs. Highly skilled in all competencies to teach and train others in MBSR (and/or MBCT) and other mindfulness-based interventions. Experience working with a diverse population and team. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, self-motivate, and work independently Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with groups, participants, and professionals Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Qualified MBSR and/or MBCT instructor. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver an array of Mindfulness-Based program curricula. Experience in a university setting.
Physical Demands	Regular office role.
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Denison University Background Check Statement	The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement	Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism ( IDEA) at Denison Forward. ADA Statement If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.