Student Mental Health Project Coordinator

University of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waterloo seeks a Student Health Project Coordinator to advance holistic student health initiatives and support national standards. You will plan, coordinate, and report on health projects, partnering with Campus Wellness and university partners.

Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education and at least two years of project-based experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with data-driven evaluation.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree (or equivalent experience) required.
• At least 2 years of project-based work and support experience with a proven track record.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; excellent administrative and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to research, summarize, and report information; manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor, and report on identified student health projects with timelines and resources.
• Support marketing, promotion, and outreach of projects to reach students.
• Develop evaluation tools to assess project effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Campus Wellness and partners to ensure alignment with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students.
• Foster partnerships across campus with Health Services, Counselling, and Equity & Inclusion offices.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Coordination

Research & reporting

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Requisition ID: 2026-03053 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Staff Job Category: Medical Health and Wellness Employment Type: Permanent Department: Campus Wellness - Health Promotion Hiring Range: $61,954.88 - $77,443.60 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is October 22, 2026 at 11:59PM

Job Description

Primary Purpose

The Student Health Project Coordinator will focus on advancing projects that address holistic student health and wellbeing. The Project Coordinator will provide support to advance priority areas related to the University of Waterloo’s commitment to the Okanagan Charter. The Project Coordinator will also assist the University, through Campus Wellness leadership, to maintain the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students.

Key Accountabilities

Program Planning, Organization and Coordination

• Responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on identified student health projects. This involves development of project plans, correspondence with other team members and University partners, scheduling meetings, booking and coordinating events and ensuring appropriate supplies are maintained.
• In partnership with UWaterloo Life, support the marketing, promotion, and outreach of these projects to reach students.
• In partnership with Health Promotion and Data Analyst, utilizes data and evidence to identify and apply best practices for projects and activities.
• Monitor assigned project schedules and timelines and is accountable for timely completion of objectives and key results.
• In partnership with Health Promotion and Evaluation Specialists, develop and implement evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness and efficiencies of projects and activities.
• Make program revisions necessary and strive for continual project improvement.
• Conducts situational assessments (e.g., environmental scans, needs assessments) to understand how new initiatives from Campus Wellness fit in with a broader campus community.

Communications

• Working with UWaterloo Life, develop communication materials such as social media content, health promotion campaigns, student takeovers, website content, reports, presentations or other project documents.
• Drafts website content to keep the larger UW community informed of student health promotion projects.
• Drafts website content to keep the larger UW community informed of the developments related to National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students.
• Creates necessary promotional material needed for all engagement activities (i.e. town halls, focus groups).
• Coordinates with the various communications experts across campus, when necessary.

Event Planning & Campus Outreach

• Facilitate collaboration across Campus Wellness units and campus partners in the planning, promotion and implementation of student health promotion campaigns (e.g., Be You activations).
• Collaborates with members of the Health Promotion staff to assist in the planning of other student health related events on campus.
• Facilitate outreach for Campus Wellness, including booths, attending team meetings, and presentations to discuss available services and supports.

Partnership & Collaboration

• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with Health Services, Counselling Services and Health Promotion staff to identify, lead and/or support cross-department student health promotion projects and activities.
• Create partnerships across campus to identify, plan and implement student health promotion projects and initiatives, with a focus on relationships with student health committees (e.g., Food Security Strategy Committee, Multi-Faith and Spirituality Resource Team, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, and Faculties).
• Represent Campus Wellness at University-level committees, when designated by the Associate Director, Health Promotion.
• Foster positive working relationships with relevant community agencies (e.g. CMHA, Mental Health Commission of Canada etc.).

Student Engagement

• Foster and develop meaningful relationships with students and student groups across campus to ensure a student-centered approach to Campus Wellness.
• Lead the recruitment and orientation of students to the Campus Wellness Student Advisory Committee.
• Plan and facilitate meaningful SAC meetings.
• Maintain connection and relationship with students between meetings.
• Work with students from SAC on ad-hoc project (e.g., Be You activations, advancement campaigns, UWaterloo Life student takeovers).
• Build effective and meaningful partnerships with student groups and students from equity-denied groups.

Required Qualifications

Education

Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree (or equivalent experience) required.

Experience

At least 2 years of project-based work and support experience with a proven track record of achievement and success. An understanding of the post-secondary student experience is an asset.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

MS Word - Advanced
MS Excel - Advanced
MS PowerPoint - Moderate Ability to co-ordinate multiple projects at once. Demonstrated ability to research, summarize, and report information. Excellent administrative, organizational, and time management skills. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to exercise mature judgment and make thoughtful, informed and thorough decisions. Proven ability to identify problems or issues, and deal with difficult or complex situations by probing for information, analyze key information, determine implications, and provide solutions. Strong diplomatic, negotiation, conflict resolution skills in order to handle situations involving relationship management. Ability to objectively evaluate situations and identify when to refer to appropriate other resources. Ability to retain, understand and apply a large amount of information and complex set up regulations and guidelines with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Aptitude for attention to detail and accuracy are essential. Ability to learn new applications, systems and software programs is a requirement. Demonstrated ability to take initiative with a commitment to process improvement. Comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, university policies and procedures as they relate to undergraduate and graduate studies.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada. The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

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Internal candidates are reviewed first before external applicants are considered. Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.