Unit Specialist II (Wellness Programs Coordinator)

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108476

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Campus Recreation and Wellness Department of the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Unit Specialist (Wellness Programs Coordinator). The Unit Specialist collaborates to carry out responsibilities for the development, coordination, and delivery of holistic wellness initiatives that support the overall well-being of students in the University community. Grounded in the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, career, spiritual, financial), this position integrates wellness best practices throughout the University landscape through collaborative programming, campus partnerships, and evidence-based strategies. The Unit Specialist works closely with other Campus Recreation and Wellness staff, other Student Affairs departments, and University academic departments to ensure programming is accessible and engaging, and that programming efforts foster a sense of belonging for the University community. One unique facet of this position involves providing tailored wellness coaching to students, student leaders, and registered student organizations. The coordinator functions in a team-oriented environment that requires effective collaboration and an acute understanding of the University, the Division of Student Affairs, and departmental milieu in which wellness programs exist as well as establishing a network of collaborators across campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates to plan, develop, evaluate, and implement theory and evidence-based wellness programs and services that are responsive to a broad range of health and well-being needs within the University community and that reflect the Eight Dimensions of Wellness

• Represents Campus Recreation and Wellness at wellness and other campus-wide events and student programs alongside other wellness-focused departments

• ·Supports campus-wide wellness campaigns aligned with the Department’s mission and vision

• Provides tailored wellness coaching for individuals and registered student organizations to facilitate their success in fostering individual and/or organizational wellness and well-being

• Provides tailored coaching to student leaders and organizations to facilitate student leaders and student organization wellness and well-being

• Coordinates wellness education programs inclusive of scheduling, reserving facilities, and program marketing

• Assists to integrate wellness education into existing campus, fitness, and wellness programs

• Partners with faculty, other departments, and student organizations to enhance and promote student wellness programming

• Researches and explores new prevention/wellness grant opportunities aligned with the Department’s and the University’s mission, values, and priorities

• Represents Campus Recreation and Wellness by actively participating in university, local, state, and national professional wellness education and higher education organizations

• Actively participates within university wellness committees, coalitions, and task forces

• Collects and analyzes wellness program participation and impact data

• Promotes wellness services and events utilizing various communication channels

• Develops educational materials that support holistic wellness, well-being, and positive lifestyle practices

• Ensures wellness programs align with university policies and evidence-informed best practices appropriate to higher education settings

• Assists with other departments and division initiatives as necessary including, but not limited to, freshman orientation, Welcome Week, and housing move-in

• Executes other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in population-based assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of evidence-based wellness education

• Experience managing fitness class programming or facilitating fitness assessments, personal training services, or other fitness programs, with the ability to teach classes or directly facilitate programs as necessary

• Articulated knowledge of wellness and well-being factors that impact college student success and sense of belonging

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging presentations and workshops for small and large audiences

• Ability to communicate wellness-related information in ways that are accessible, inclusive, and engaging for students

• Ability to work effectively with students, student leaders, and student organizations to help them implement well-being practices within their lives and/or to implement best practices within their organizations

• Knowledge of the University, the Division of Student Affairs, and the departmental milieu in which wellness programs exist

• Experience integrating principles of support, collaboration, and community-building into all aspects of wellness program management

• Experience with a variety of wellness communication strategies, including digital platforms and social media

• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle

Work Hours and Location

This is a full-time, exempt position with a 37.5-hour regular workweek including occasional evening and weekend hours as required. Additional work hours may be required based on department needs, programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. The primary work location for this position is at the Belknap Campus. Occasional overnight travel (for professional development, industry conferences, student trips, etc.) may be required.

Employee Benefits

The University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Please visit the University of Louisville Benefits webpage for details.

Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with your application.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.