Wellness Coordinator - University Recreation

Summary of Job Duties:

The Wellness Coordinator will seek to create a campus environment that supports students in their well-being and promotes positive student health behaviors. The Wellness Coordinator will understand the importance of health and wellness and how to communicate its importance to our students, faculty, and staff. They will be able to assess our students and successfully market and launch programs based on survey results. They will prepare our students to thrive personally and professionally and to be lifelong independent learners and responsible citizens who embrace diversity, support the common good, and contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work. 

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in Health Education, Health/Wellness Promotion, Community Health, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education 

Experience in peer education programming and development 

Experience facilitating and coordinating presentations, events, and community outreach programs 

Experience working with college age students 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

Master's Degree in Health/Wellness Promotion or Community Health from an accredited institution of higher education 

Certified Health Education Specialist 

At least two years of professional health education experience in a community wellness or higher education setting 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of health promotion and behavior change theories

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated skills in motivational interviewing 

Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills 

Excellent group facilitation and public speaking skills 

Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skill 

​Computer literacy skills

Team-oriented with supervisory skills

Ability to obtain CHES certification within three months of hire(

Ability to identify and make referrals to network of campus services 

Ability to build and nourish collaborative relationships 

Ability to articulate a foundational understanding of social justice and inclusion within the context of higher education 

Ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across campus 

Ability to create environments that foster equitable participation of all groups while seeking to address and acknowledge issues of oppression, privilege, and power 

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$43,900 commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Casey Fant

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.