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The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Health Promotion Program Manager position within the Center for Well-Being.
This position has a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 0.92. We anticipate this to be an 11-month position with the month of June off.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
- Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
- Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
- Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
Salary Range: $53,677 to $63,740. The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Promotion Program Manager advances student well-being and success through the leadership of campus prevention initiatives, peer education, violence prevention, and collaborative campus partnerships. This position reports to the Senior Director of Health Promotion and Counseling and, in collaboration with the Senior Director, advances strategic priorities related to student well-being and prevention.
Using a public health and population-based approach, the Health Promotion Program Manager develops innovative, evidence-informed strategies that promote student well-being across multiple domains, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health. Health Promotion initiatives are guided by campus data, assessment findings, and student needs, and are regularly evaluated to ensure program effectiveness and impact. This position works collaboratively with the university, community, state, and national organizations to advance prevention efforts and promote a culture of well-being across the St. Thomas campus.
The Center for Well-Being is an integrated health center that brings together Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Health Promotion to support the holistic well-being of the St. Thomas community.
The successful candidate will work in support of the University’s Catholic mission and develop and implement policies, programs, services, and best practices aligned with the Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead and Grow the Peer Health Educator Program:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Peer Health Educator (PHE) program, including recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate peer educators.
- Expand the scope, visibility, and impact of the PHE program as a signature prevention and leadership initiative.
- Develop leadership and professional development opportunities for the PHEs to strengthen their leadership capacity and expand the program’s impact across campus.
- Design and implement a structured peer education curriculum that prepares PHEs to deliver engaging, evidence-informed workshops and outreach that promote multiple dimensions of student well-being, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health.
Coordinate Violence Prevention Education and Initiatives:
- Develop and coordinate student-facing education and prevention initiatives related to violence prevention, healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention.
- Partner with campus departments, including Title IX, Athletics, Dean of Students Office, Residence Life to deliver training and outreach that strengthens student awareness and promotes a culture of safety and respect. Contribute to the university’s compliance efforts related to prevention education requirements.
Program Development, Assessment and Strategy:
- Create and present educational programs to diverse campus groups and collaborate on Center for Well-Being-wide events such as FYEX excursions, the Homecoming 5K, and other signature initiatives.
- Contribute to program development, assessment, and strategy by collecting and analyzing participation data, learning outcomes, and campus health indicators, using these insights to continuously refine programs and ensure they effectively advance student well-being.
Campus Partnerships:
- Serve as a key collaborator with campus partners to support prevention education aligned with federal compliance requirements (e.g., VAWA, Clery Act, EDGAR Part 86 – DFSA).
- Represent the Center for Well-Being on campus committees and working groups and contribute to university-wide efforts that promote student well-being.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership in Higher Education, or related field
- Four years of experience in health education/promotion and/or higher education environment
- Knowledge of how to develop and implement theory-based strategies.
- Demonstrated experience with coordination of events, including large scale events.
- Passion for working with college students.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including managing/coordinating people.
- Demonstrated experience conducting needs assessment and literature review.
- Able to work some evening and weekend events (i.e., Wellness 5k).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in health education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership in Higher Education or related field
- Two years post-master’s degree professional work experience, preferably in higher education
- Certified Health Education Program Manager (CHES) or the ability and intent to become certified
An equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.
In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.
Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
OVERVIEW:
The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Health Promotion Program Manager position within the Center for Well-Being.
This position has a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 0.92. We anticipate this to be an 11-month position with the month of June off.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
- Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
- Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
- Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
Salary Range: $53,677 to $63,740. The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Promotion Program Manager advances student well-being and success through the leadership of campus prevention initiatives, peer education, violence prevention, and collaborative campus partnerships. This position reports to the Senior Director of Health Promotion and Counseling and, in collaboration with the Senior Director, advances strategic priorities related to student well-being and prevention.
Using a public health and population-based approach, the Health Promotion Program Manager develops innovative, evidence-informed strategies that promote student well-being across multiple domains, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health. Health Promotion initiatives are guided by campus data, assessment findings, and student needs, and are regularly evaluated to ensure program effectiveness and impact. This position works collaboratively with the university, community, state, and national organizations to advance prevention efforts and promote a culture of well-being across the St. Thomas campus.
The Center for Well-Being is an integrated health center that brings together Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Health Promotion to support the holistic well-being of the St. Thomas community.
The successful candidate will work in support of the University’s Catholic mission and develop and implement policies, programs, services, and best practices aligned with the Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead and Grow the Peer Health Educator Program:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Peer Health Educator (PHE) program, including recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate peer educators.
- Expand the scope, visibility, and impact of the PHE program as a signature prevention and leadership initiative.
- Develop leadership and professional development opportunities for the PHEs to strengthen their leadership capacity and expand the program’s impact across campus.
- Design and implement a structured peer education curriculum that prepares PHEs to deliver engaging, evidence-informed workshops and outreach that promote multiple dimensions of student well-being, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health.
Coordinate Violence Prevention Education and Initiatives:
- Develop and coordinate student-facing education and prevention initiatives related to violence prevention, healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention.
- Partner with campus departments, including Title IX, Athletics, Dean of Students Office, Residence Life to deliver training and outreach that strengthens student awareness and promotes a culture of safety and respect. Contribute to the university’s compliance efforts related to prevention education requirements.
Program Development, Assessment and Strategy:
- Create and present educational programs to diverse campus groups and collaborate on Center for Well-Being-wide events such as FYEX excursions, the Homecoming 5K, and other signature initiatives.
- Contribute to program development, assessment, and strategy by collecting and analyzing participation data, learning outcomes, and campus health indicators, using these insights to continuously refine programs and ensure they effectively advance student well-being.
Campus Partnerships:
- Serve as a key collaborator with campus partners to support prevention education aligned with federal compliance requirements (e.g., VAWA, Clery Act, EDGAR Part 86 – DFSA).
- Represent the Center for Well-Being on campus committees and working groups and contribute to university-wide efforts that promote student well-being.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership in Higher Education, or related field
- Four years of experience in health education/promotion and/or higher education environment
- Knowledge of how to develop and implement theory-based strategies.
- Demonstrated experience with coordination of events, including large scale events.
- Passion for working with college students.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including managing/coordinating people.
- Demonstrated experience conducting needs assessment and literature review.
- Able to work some evening and weekend events (i.e., Wellness 5k).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in health education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership in Higher Education or related field
- Two years post-master’s degree professional work experience, preferably in higher education
- Certified Health Education Program Manager (CHES) or the ability and intent to become certified
An equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.
In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.
Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Promotions Manager
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship track records
Consumer goods companies, retail chains, and media agencies sponsor Promotions Managers regularly. Check OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have filed for marketing roles before. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest predictor of future willingness.
Quantify your campaign results on your resume
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want proof of impact. Lead with metrics: conversion rates, revenue lifted, audience growth, or cost-per-acquisition improvements. Numbers signal you can own promotions outcomes, not just execute tasks under direction.
Emphasize cross-functional collaboration experience
Promotions Managers coordinate with sales, creative, and product teams. Highlighting that cross-functional experience shows employers you can operate independently from day one, which reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring a candidate on a work authorization timeline.
Apply early and communicate your OPT timeline clearly
Bring up your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility before the offer stage. Employers who know the timeline upfront can plan the H-1B visa petition without surprises. Transparency builds trust and prevents last-minute drops from the hiring process.
Prioritize roles with defined specialty occupation framing
Promotions Manager roles that require a specific marketing or communications degree qualify more cleanly as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes. Avoid generalist job listings where any bachelor's degree is acceptable, as those are harder to sponsor successfully.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly promotions roles
Migrate Mate filters for employers open to work authorization, saving you from applying to companies that won't sponsor. Focusing your applications on verified sponsorship-friendly employers makes better use of your limited OPT months.
Promotions Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Promotions Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. A Promotions Manager position typically qualifies for OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, advertising, or business. Your work must align with your major, and you need to report the employment to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Does a Promotions Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Most marketing and communications degrees do not qualify. However, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems or data analytics, and the Promotions Manager role involves substantial data analysis or technology, your DSO can help assess eligibility.
How do I find Promotions Manager jobs that will sponsor my H-1B visa?
Browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with a history of sponsoring work visas for marketing and promotions roles. Beyond that, review OFLC public disclosure data to see which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for similar job titles. Agencies, consumer brands, and media companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role.
Is a Promotions Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but the employer must demonstrate the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. A well-structured Promotions Manager role requiring marketing or communications expertise typically qualifies. Roles where the employer accepts any degree regardless of field are harder to support under the specialty occupation definition.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files my H-1B petition?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition by April 1 and you have a valid OPT EAD, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your authorized stay and work authorization through September 30. Talk to your DSO immediately if your OPT end date falls between April and October, as timing is critical.