ThinkFirst Educational Coordinator (4538)

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This position is responsible for implementing the Think First Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program to central and southern Illinois school age students and other community groups. The Educational Coordinator will act as a liaison between SIU School of Medicine and the community by coordinating and providing public education regarding brain and spinal cord injury prevention to community. Supervised by the Think First Program Director, this position will assist in ensuring that all program objectives and grant activities are met satisfactorily and reports are submitted as directed.

*This position is ON SITE only*

Administration 30%
* Schedule all programs, speakers, and overall coordinates all details for ThinkFirst for Teen programs. This includes assembling program materials, training materials, and equipment. Transport all equipment.
* Work with schools to effectively deliver programs virtually or in-person.
* Facilitate program development and public awareness of ThinkFirst activities, providing information and resources to the community.
* Serve as a car seat technician at child safety seat checkpoint events as needed.
* Serve as Injury Prevention resource to hospital and community.
* Update ThinkFirst for Teen presentations with new information when needed.
* Assist with monthly program reports
* Manage and post social media content relating to traffic safety and injury prevention.
Teaching 40%
* Execute all phases of the ThinkFirst for Teen program presentation within high schools in central Illinois. This includes driving the vehicle and effectively using audio/visual equipment.
* Participate as exhibitor at health fairs and safety fairs with injury prevention and motor vehicle safety information.
* Ensure presentations and instructional materials are current and represents trending data
Research 10%
* Assist in providing data to support grant writing
* Complete all required CPS and ThinkFirst evaluation activities as required by IDOT
* Update program educational materials with current national and statewide traffic safety statistics
* Administer program surveys and analyze results to track program efficacy.
Service 20%
* Work with ancillary departments in obtaining and maintaining equipment and storing equipment.
* Serve as the lead for the Teen Advisory Board. This includes recruiting students, scheduling meetings, hosting meetings and compiling information obtained from the board during meetings.
* Measure children for new bike helmets, fitting children with new helmets as funding allows.
* Participate in helmet fitting/distributions at schools, including instruction to parent helpers on correct fit and use.
* Assist in coordinating and implementing supplemental fund-raising activities.
* Assist with injury prevention trainings, conferences and workshops as requested.
* Handle social media geared towards teenage drivers.

Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

Note: An applicant with a Master's degree in an area of health education qualifies with one year of professional communications and/or health education experience

Note: Possession of a Certified Health Education Specialist and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialist certification meets the requirements of #1 and #2 above. (http://www.nchec.org)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)

1. Broad knowledge of communication theory, practice, program development and administration
2. Knowledge of the principles and processes needed to provide customer and personnel services
3. Working knowledge of health education philosophy, goals, and programs
4. Working knowledge of care and operation of audio-visual equipment
5. Knowledge of the principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services
6. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences and ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
7. Excellent listening, oral presentation, and written communication skills
8. The ability to effectively plan, organize, and deliver comprehensive education programs for a multicultural campus
9. Creativity in program development and marketing techniques that reflect the current trends in today's college population
10. Ability to work as a collaborative team member with students, faculty, and staff throughout the campus community
11. Expertise with current social media systems

Condition of Employment

Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.