Health Education & Wellness Program Lead

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's McKinley Health Center seeks a Health Education Manager to lead the Health Education & Wellness Unit. The role supervises staff, oversees operations, and advances evidence-based, equity-centered health programming for a diverse student population.

You will design and evaluate programs, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with HR policies and accreditation standards while collaborating with campus partners and representing the unit at events.

Qualifications

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate health education programs or initiatives.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with teamwork capability.
• Commitment to equity, access, and student-centered health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, onboarding, and professional development for staff, graduate assistants, and student workers.
• Design, implement, and evaluate health education programs addressing student health needs.
• Collaborate with campus partners and represent the unit at events and conferences.
• Maintain unit records, budget monitoring, and compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Equity-centered programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Health Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or related area

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's McKinley Health Center seeks a Health Education Manager to lead the Health Education & Wellness Unit. The role supervises staff, oversees operations, and advances evidence-based, equity-centered health programming for a diverse student population.

You will design and evaluate programs, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with HR policies and accreditation standards while collaborating with campus partners and representing the unit at events.