ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-WELLNESS-STUDENT AFFAIRS

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an Associate Director for Wellness in Student Affairs to oversee wellness programs for students, addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Lead the peer health education program, supervise staff, and manage budgets while collaborating with campus partners.

The role reports to the Director, supports strategic planning and program evaluation, and participates in cross-department initiatives to enhance campus health and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities to supervise staff and programs.
• Experience in health education and wellness promotion.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and adapt health programs.
• Excellent collaboration with campus partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate prevention, health education and promotion initiatives.
• Lead and support the peer health education program and staff.
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff and development.
• Oversee social media and marketing outreach for wellness programs.
• Manage program budget and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners on initiatives.
• Assist the Director with operations, strategic planning and evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Health promotion

Training

Education

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Job Description - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-WELLNESS-STUDENT AFFAIRS (T239226)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-WELLNESS-STUDENT AFFAIRS - ( T239226 )

Description

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-WELLNESS-STUDENT AFFAIRS
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

Oversees the development and implementation of programs that promote the overall well-being of students across UAB, addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social health.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Plans, develops, facilitates, and evaluates primary prevention, health education, and health promotion initiatives, ensuring they are effective and responsive to the needs of the UAB student body.
2. Provides leadership and direction for the peer health education program, including training, supervision, and ongoing support for student peer educators. Ensures the program aligns with best practices in health promotion and meets the needs of the student population.
3. Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff, ensuring effective hiring, training, employment policies and protocols, supervision, and professional development.
4. Oversees department outreach for social media and marketing of programs and services.
5. Manages program budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support program goals and objectives.
6. Collaborates with university and community partners to develop and implement comprehensive initiatives focused on student health, wellness, and safety. Works across departments to integrate wellness initiatives into broader campus programs.
7. Assist the Director with overall department operations, strategic planning, policy development, and program evaluation.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range

$55,180 – $62,000

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Psychology or a related field and three (3) years of related experience is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Currently licensed as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

142006000 Health Promotion & Prevention

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible