Program Director, Health

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan

Inclusive community

Job summary

Texas State University seeks a Program Director for Health & Well-Being to coordinate system-wide health initiatives, align them with institutional goals, and advance student success. The role oversees Health Promotions Services and collaborates with campus/community partners.

The Director will drive data-informed decisions, manage priorities, and participate in emergency and strategic projects to promote campus wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health promotion, healtheducation, higher education, student affairs, or closely related field.
• Experience in health promotion, public health, student affairs, well-being initiatives, or related field.
• Experience in strategic planning, program development, implementation, and assessment.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data and assessment results to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required, including on-call responsibilities during high-visibility events or urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate division-wide health and well-being efforts to advance student success.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate university-wide health initiatives aligned with goals.
• Oversee Health Promotions Services office and related teams.
• Represent the AVP on leadership groups and partner with campus/community stakeholders.

Skills

Health promotion

Program development

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Prioritization

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Program Director, Health & Well-Being

Posting Number: 2027074

Location: San Marcos

Department: Health & Wellbeing

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $6,298-$7,083.33

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health promotion, healtheducation, higher education, student affairs, or a closely relatedfield.
• Demonstrated experience in health promotion, public health,student affairs, well-being initiatives, or a related field.
• Experience in strategic planning, program development,implementation, and assessment.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and leadingcross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data and assessment results to informdecision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work in adynamic environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required, includingon-call responsibilities during high-visibility events or urgentsituations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health promotion, or healtheducation.
• At least 3 years of experience in health promotion, publichealth, student affairs, well-being initiatives, or a relatedfield.
• Experience providing leadership and oversight for programs,initiatives, or functional areas related to health andwell-being.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience leading campus-wide health and well-beinginitiatives or strategic projects.
• Experience working with community partners, committees, taskforces, or coordinated response teams.

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Success andDean of Students, who oversees the Health & Well-Beingportfolio, the Health & Well-Being Program Director works withthe Associate Vice President to support the strategic coordinationand oversight of division-wide health and well-being efforts thatadvance student success. The Program Director assists with theplanning, implementation, and evaluation of university-wide healthand well-being initiatives aligned with divisional andinstitutional goals. The Program Director oversees Texas State'sHealth Promotions Services office, the Health & Well-BeingMarketing and Promotions Coordinator, and coordinates the TexasState Coordinated Community Response Team. The Program Directorserves on the Division of Student Success Health & Well-BeingSteering Committee and works with campus and community partners tointegrate health and well-being principles into programs, services,policies, and university planning and decision-making. The ProgramDirector supports the assessment, design, and evaluation ofhigh-priority, system-wide initiatives addressing the social,health, well-being, and behavioral determinants of health. TheProgram Director represents the Associate Vice President ondesignated leadership groups and leads strategic projects asassigned. Across these responsibilities, the position advances acoordinated, evidence-informed approach to health and well-beingthat supports students and strengthens the university's capacity toserve them.

Health & Well-Being Strategy

• Inform division-wide priorities that advance student successand align with institutional goals.
• Guide Texas State's efforts to become a health-promoting campusand advocate for health and well-being in university planning anddecision-making.
• Serve on the Division of Student Success Health &Well-Being Steering Committee and track targeted strategicinitiatives and special projects assigned by the Associate VicePresident.
• Assist with coordinating Health and Well-Beingmass-communication efforts across education, access, outreach, andtreatment to increase student knowledge, reduce barriers toservices, and support access to high-quality care.
• Support the execution of the TXST Health & Well-Beingcampaign to promote new and existing programs and services tostudents and internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with campus partners to integrate health-promotingprinciples and consistent messaging across programs, services, andpolicies.

Leadership and Coordination

• Provide oversight and supervisory guidance for the HealthPromotion Services and Marketing and Communications teams.
• Coordinate work across the Health & Well-Being portfolioand guide improvements in program effectiveness, operationalefficiency, and sustainability.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, evaluateongoing initiatives, and recommend adjustments based onresults.
• Translate data into dashboards, executive reports, and insightsthat inform priorities and demonstrate impact.

Partnerships and Coordinated Response

• Work to build strategic campus and community partnerships thatadvance shared health and well-being goals.
• Coordinate the Texas State Coordinated Community Response Teamand participate in relevant university committees.
• Represent the Associate Vice President on designated universityand community leadership groups.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Support Division of Student Success responsibilities related tocampus emergency preparedness and response, particularly whenincidents involve students, expressive activity, or large campusevents.
• Participate in coordinated university response efforts andassist with implementing established communication, documentation,escalation, and after-hours response protocols.
• Participate in emergency preparedness exercises, after-actionreviews, and improvement planning relevant to the position'sresponsibilities.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate VicePresident for Student Success and Dean of Students to support thebroader goals of the Division of Student Success and contribute tothe continued success of the university.
• May require evening and weekend availability, including on-callresponsibilities during high-visibility events or urgentsituations

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date: 10/08/2026

Job Close Date: 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.