Program Manager of Wellness (On-Site) - Office of the Provost at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with 5 years of experience in program management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of relevant Wellness, Operations, and Budget experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Job Description:

The Program Manager is accountable for the personnel, operational, and financial management of assigned program(s) to ensure the delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient clinical care, promotion of research, and clinical education. This may cross multiple departments and/or services, to ensure optimal quality, cost, and or service/outcomes.

Job Duties:

The Program Manager will oversee the business, administrative, and clerical operations of the Wellness Department while providing operational and programmatic support for Academic Enterprise wellness initiatives. This role supports the development, coordination, and delivery of health promotion programs and activities that foster a culture of well-being across the Academic Enterprise, while ensuring effective fiscal management, compliance, and day-to-day departmental operations.

• Leads the planning, design, and implementation of wellness programs, initiatives, and campaigns aligned with institutional priorities and workforce needs.
• Coordinates logistics for wellness-related programs, workshops, trainings, and special events, including scheduling, communications, materials, and vendor support.
• Assists department leadership with tracking program activities, timelines, and deliverables; prepares reports and status updates as requested.
• Supports data collection, basic metrics tracking, and reporting related to wellness programs and departmental activities.
• Identifies opportunities to expand and enhance wellness programming based on emerging trends, stakeholder input, and organizational goals.
• Assists department leadership in goal setting, strategic planning, support activities, and implementation tracking.
• Supports communication efforts to promote awareness of wellness resources, programs, and events.
• Coordinates fiscal activities, including preparing and monitoring expenses to ensure compliance with the approved budget and financial reports.
• Develops, integrates, and monitors administrative systems and processes to support departmental operations.
• Coordinates special projects and serves as a liaison with internal departments, committees, and external partners in support of wellness initiatives.
• Participates in cross-functional teams and committees to integrate wellness into broader organizational efforts.
• Assists in the recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of staff, student workers, volunteers or program support personnel.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.