ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-WELLNESS-STUDENT AFFAIRS

UAB Medicine; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Associate Director for Wellness in Student Affairs to oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive student health and wellbeing programs. This role leads the peer health education program, supervises staff, and drives outreach, budgeting, and cross‑department collaboration to advance campus wellness.

With a focus on prevention and education, the position supports strategic planning and evaluation while reporting to the department

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and implementation of programs promoting student health and wellbeing.
• Leads and supports the peer health education program and staff development.
• Directs staff hiring, training, and professional development within the department.
• Oversees outreach, social media, and marketing for programs and services.
• Manages department budget and resource allocation.
• Collaborates with university and community partners to advance comprehensive wellness initiatives.
• Assists the Director with operations, planning, policy development, and evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Psychology or a related field

Job 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

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