Holistic Health Outreach Coordinator at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37083347
Category Student Affairs and Advising
Organization Health Wellbeing and Safety
Department Holistic Health & Wellness Dpt
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $56,000 - $96,400
Date Posted March 2, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Holistic Health Outreach Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Administrative Operations for all primary supervisory matters. The Assistant Director of Holistic Health Outreach leads the day-to-day management and strategic guidance for outreach operations and health education initiatives. Working within the Division of Health, Well-being and Safety, the Coordinator supports Student Health Services (SHS) by increasing awareness and utilization of preventive services, coordinating multidisciplinary programs with campus partners, and managing SHS digital communications. This role ensures the seamless delivery of outreach services—including support for SWIFT, Case Management, and CAPS—while operating under the administrative oversight of the Assistant Director of Administrative Operations. This role collaborates with campus partners and external stakeholders to deliver multidisciplinary health education programs, coordinates on-campus service access initiatives such as mobile vision and dental clinics, and represents SHS and the Division of Holistic Health in campus and divisional planning and coordination efforts. The Outreach Coordinator manages SHS social media and website content to ensure accurate, timely, and student-centered communications. The position may supervise student assistants.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4-7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience independently planning, coordinating, and implementingmoderately complex student programs or outreach initiatives, includingevents, campaigns, or service-access efforts. | Required |
| Experience working with diverse student populations and supportingstudents in navigating institutional systems, services, and resources. | Required |
| Experience using assessment data, participation metrics, or studentfeedback to evaluate programs and make recommendations for improvement. | Required |
| Professional experience in student affairs, student life, health education, outreach, wellness, or a closely related functional area within higher education or a comparable organization. | Required |
| Familiarity with best practices in college health outreach, prevention, andeducation. | Preferred |
| Experience representing a department or program in campus meetings,committees, or cross-functional initiatives. | Preferred |
| Experience working in student health, counseling, holistic health, or health-related student services, including Student Health Services, CAPS, Case Management, or crisis response programs. | Preferred |
| Experience coordinating large-scale or campus-wide outreach events or initiatives. | Preferred |
| Experience collaborating with multiple campus departments, studentorganizations, and external partners to deliver coordinated programs or services. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) | Preferred |
| Suicide Prevention Training (e.g., QPR, ASIST, or equivalent) | Preferred |
| Project Management certification or coursework (e.g., CAPM, PMP coursework, or equivalent experience-based training). | Preferred |
| Social Media, Digital Communications, or Marketing certification relevant to outreach and engagement in higher education. | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. |
| Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. |
| Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and maintain a student-centered, inclusive approach. |
| Skill in using digital communication tools, such as websites, social media platforms, and electronic outreach systems. |
| Ability to collect, track, and summarize program or outreach data to support evaluation and improvement efforts. |
| Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. |
| Skill in written and verbal communication, including presenting information clearly to diverse audiences. |
| Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. |
| Familiarity with best practices in health equity, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive programming. |
| Skill in coordinating large-scale or campus-wide outreach events, campaigns, or service-access initiatives. |
| Knowledge of higher education policies and compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, mandated reporting, Title IX) as applicable to the role. |
| Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. |
| Knowledge of college health systems, including Student Health Services, CAPS, Case Management, crisis response, or holistic health models. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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