Student Wellness Program Coordinator - Student Wellness in Galveston, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in health education, public health, wellness, student affairs, or a related field and three (3) years of job-related experience in health education, peer education, student programming, or related areas.

Job Summary:

The Student Wellness Program Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of health programs and activities that foster a culture of well-being for students. This position plays a key role in supporting student well-being programs, coordinating intramural and recreation activities, and providing health promotion education and outreach.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Must be flexible to work occasional evening or weekend hours supporting events and programs.

Job Duties:

Develop, implement, and sustain student health and well-being programs.

• Coordinate prevention and outreach events designed to improve student health and well-being.
• Develop and deliver health promotion education, presentations, workshops, and tabling events for students.
• Create and distribute wellness-related educational content and campaigns.
• Coordinate health promotion outreach to academic programs, including classroom presentations and curriculum-integrated wellness initiatives.
• Coordinate intramural and recreation activities that promote physical activity and student engagement.

Collaborate and serve as a liaison with key partners to enhance student wellness.

• Collaborate with campus departments, committees, vendors, and community organizations to expand the reach and impact of wellness programming.
• Partner with student organizations, student leaders, and other identified populations to develop and implement well-being initiatives.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff and Wellness Ambassadors, supporting leadership development and program implementation.

Support departmental operations, events and special projects as needed.

• Provide general support to students seeking wellness-related resources and referrals.
• Manage and respond to incoming requests for wellness education presentations, tabling events, and outreach collaborations.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, participation, and evaluation data.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Moderate skills in communication both oral and written; use of current and emerging technologies to deliver services.
• Moderate to strong knowledge of UTMB and UT System policies and procedures.
• Position may involve light physical activity related to intramural or wellness events.
• Competent use of personal computers and general office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook electronic mail.
• Ability to manage projects and organize work.
• Develop ideas and programs to meet customer needs.
• Competent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience collaborating and integrating Employee Health & Wellness and Human Resource programs for delivery of services to meet customer needs.
• Experience in program development related to UTMB's diverse and geographically widespread workforce.
• Strong customer service skills.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

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.