Inclusion Programs Manager I: Health & Wellness Advocate

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Program Manager I to support the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). The role blends inquiry response, resource curation, and health coaching to assist people with disabilities and caregivers.

You will collaborate with the NCHPAD Call Center, Participant Engagement Coordinator, and Community Engagement teams to develop content, coordinate partnerships, and advance health and wellness programs; this is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs.
• Decision-making skills.
• Analytical and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries via the NCHPAD hotline, website, email, or other forms of contact.
• Conducts necessary searches to address inquiries and catalogs resources and information on various topics related to health, wellness, and disability.
• Assists with updating NCHPAD directories and identifying resources and opportunities that support participation of people with disabilities in health-enhancing activities.
• Serves as an advocate for people with disabilities and a direct liaison between NCHPAD and people with disabilities and their caregivers.
• Serves as a health coach for NCHPAD health promotion programs and helps participants navigate their wellness journey.
• Works with the Participant Engagement Coordinator, NCHPAD Call Center, and Community Engagement team to strategize and implement participant communication activities across the Center.
• Works with the Communication and Video team to develop content on various topics related to health, wellness and disability, with particular emphasis on mental health, outdoor recreation, sport, fitness, and inclusive physical activity.
• Supports the development and adaptation of health and wellness programs and resources through the GRAIDS process, including resources related to sport, fitness, and inclusive recreation.
• Develops and supports resources, projects, and partnerships related to sport and fitness, including contributions to the ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) initiative. This includes developing resource content and contributing to needs assessments, training, and technical assistance activities as assigned.
• Supports community partnerships and represents NCHPAD at relevant meetings, conferences, and professional activities that promote disability inclusion in health, fitness, recreation, and wellness. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops and leads NCHPAD's mental health focus area by building and expanding resources, content, partnerships, and programming related to mental health and disability. Integrates mental health considerations throughout NCHPAD's focus sectors and participant engagement activities, ensuring mental health is embedded across relevant health, wellness, physical activity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer systems/tools knowledge

Decision-making

Analytical and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Program Manager I to support the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). The role blends inquiry response, resource curation, and health coaching to assist people with disabilities and caregivers.

You will collaborate with the NCHPAD Call Center, Participant Engagement Coordinator, and Community Engagement teams to develop content, coordinate partnerships, and advance health and wellness programs; this is a