Coordinator - Wellness Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Wellness Program Coordinator to enhance student and employee wellness through comprehensive programming and initiatives. The role involves collaboration with various campus partners to implement wellness strategies that promote a healthy lifestyle and community sense.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in wellness management or a related field, along with experience in program design and strong communication skills. The position is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and may require evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in wellness program design and promotion.
• Experience with assessment and outcomes reporting required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and assess wellness activities and services.
• Coordinate student and employee wellness programming.
• Develop marketing campaigns using various strategies.
• Collect and organize wellness-related data for evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Collaboration

Understanding of wellness programming

Education

Master’s degree in wellness management or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master’s degree preferred in wellness management, public health, health promotion, exercise science, nutrition, nursing, corporate wellness, recreation, college student personnel, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in wellness program design and promotion. Experience with assessment and outcomes reporting required. Strong communication and customer‑service skills, including speaking, writing, and presentation abilities. Must demonstrate an understanding of wellness programming in organizational settings and the ability to work collaboratively with campus partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides an excellent student and employee experience through comprehensive wellness programming, holistic health initiatives, and cross‑campus collaboration. Plans, develops, implements, and assesses wellness activities and services that cultivate a strong sense of community, enhance well‑being, reduce health risks, encourage healthy lifestyles, and promote lifelong wellness. Works collaboratively with internal and external partners, including vendors, Student Affairs, and Human Resources, to support student and employee wellness, integrating the eight dimensions of wellness and advancing the College’s overall well‑being goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination and Outreach

• Develops, implements, and coordinates student and employee wellness awareness programming (drug and alcohol prevention, mental health wellness, stress relief, etc.) that is in alignment with the eight dimensions of wellness.
• Develops and implements marketing campaigns using social media, print materials, tabling, and other outreach strategies.
• Coordinates details for mental health and wellness programs and events, including scheduling spaces, submitting basic work requests, and arranging materials needed for implementation.
• Assists with maintaining wellness program information, resources, and promotional materials to ensure consistency and accuracy across platforms.
• Collects and organizes wellness‑related data, materials, and documentation to support program planning and evaluation.
• Communicates with campus partners, vendors, and participants to ensure smooth delivery of mental health and wellness initiatives and activities for students and employees.
• Provides support for special projects and cross‑departmental wellness efforts as assigned by the Mental Health and Well‑Being Director or the Chief Human Resources Officer.
• Collaborates with Student Engagement, Campus Recreation, Human Resources, vendors, and additional campus partners to integrate and communicate wellness resources.
• Develops relationships with student clubs and organizations to support targeted mental health and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinates large‑scale wellness events such as the Well‑Being Bash, blood drives, vaccination clinics, and STI testing, in collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Provides the Human Resources Department with wellness materials relevant to new employee onboarding, ongoing professional development, and campus‑wide events such as Professional Development Day and Opening Week.
• Shares relevant information with employees in collaboration with the Employee Assistance Program to promote work/life balance.

Training & Engagement

• Collaborates with Harper College Nutrition Faculty to facilitate experiences for dietetic interns during community wellness rotations, ensuring access to educational activities without assigning supervisory responsibilities.
• Supports student organizations and club sports by providing wellness‑related resources and programming connections, as needed.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensures compliance with state and federal wellness‑education regulations, ICCB program review requirements, and HIPAA guidelines related to wellness programs.
• Maintains accurate records such as program expenses, revenues, attendance, and program materials.
• Provides budgetary input and recommendations regarding wellness initiatives based on program needs and outcomes.

Assessment

• Gathers and analyzes program data to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of wellness initiatives.
• Reviews assessment results, aggregate health screening report, and produces recommendations for future programming improvements.
• Stays current with national wellness trends and best practices to strengthen program offerings and expand resources.

General

• Serves on College committees, including the Human Resources and Wellness Committee (Shared Governance).
• Provides departmental assistance, committee representation, and additional support across Dean of Students during summer months or as needed.
• Performs related duties and projects as assigned by the Mental Health and Well‑Being Director and the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work may require physical activity associated with indoor and outdoor events, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to stoop and/or bend. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Equipment/Tools Used

Utilizes standard office equipment and computer workstations to perform the duties of the job.

Supervision

Under the general supervision of the Mental Health and Well‑Being Director. May receive direction from the Chief Human Resources Officer, works independently to complete assigned tasks and receives oral and written instructions as needed.