Program Manager, Well-Being in Learning Environments

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Program Manager, Well‑Being in Learning Environments. This role leads the Well‑being in Learning Environments program, partnering with faculty, academic units, and campus leaders to embed wellbeing into teaching, curriculum, and classroom environments.

This role drives program growth and institutional impact by building cross‑campus relationships, overseeing assessment and evaluation efforts, and advancing student health and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, teaching, public health, education, social work, psychology, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a teaching environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing programs within a higher education or academic setting.
• Experience teaching at an institution of higher education.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty and academic leadership.
• Strong consultation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams of faculty.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience with teaching and learning initiatives, program evaluation, grant development, or externally funded initiatives.
• Experience in coaching individuals toward a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, mission, and strategic direction of the Well-being in Learning Environments program.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty champions and department administrators.
• Manage day-to-day operations including planning, implementation, assessment and improvement.
• Develop yearly workplans and an assessment plan for future initiatives.
• Collaborate with Longhorn Wellness Center and SHIFT to embed wellbeing in classrooms and learning environments.
• Coach faculty to make small tweaks to classroom environments to improve student health.
• Identify and acknowledge faculty committed to student wellbeing.
• Provide consultation to faculty and campus leaders on well-being-informed teaching practices.
• Design and facilitate workshops and learning communities on wellbeing in education.
• Oversee program evaluation and dissemination of findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Consultation

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Teaching experience

Project management

Collaboration with faculty

Leadership of programs

Analytical assessment

Coaching

Education

Master’s degree in education/related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Job Posting Title: Program Manager, Well-Being in Learning Environments --- Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - Longhorn Wellness Center --- Position Open To: All Applicants --- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 --- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA --- Earliest Start Date: Sep 01, 2026 --- Position Duration: Expected to Continue --- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well‑being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well‑being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. The Longhorn Wellness Center (LWC) is the health promotion unit servicing University Health Services and Counseling and Mental Health Center. Staff focuses on educating students about priority college health issues by hosting workshops and events, creating new tools, and collaborating with the campus community to enhance overall well‑being. Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an accredited on‑campus mental health facility dedicated to supporting the well‑being of UT Austin students. CMHC offers a range of services, including assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well‑being services. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on‑campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to: 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The Program Manager, Well‑being in Learning Environments provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the Well‑being in Learning Environments (WBLE) program, partnering with faculty, academic units, and campus leaders to embed well‑being practices into teaching, curriculum, and classroom environments. This role drives program growth and institutional impact by building cross‑campus relationships, overseeing assessment and evaluation efforts, and advancing student health and well‑being in partnership with the Longhorn Wellness Center and SHIFT.

Program Leadership & Strategic Direction

Lead the vision, mission, and strategic direction of the Well‑being in Learning Environments program.

Develop and maintain relationships with key faculty champions and department administrators.

Maintain alignment between day-to-day activities and long-term project goals.

Align program goals with institutional priorities related to student success and campus well‑being.

Develop working relationships with key administrators and faculty to help advance student wellbeing in academic settings.

Serve as a campus leader and advocate for integrating well‑being into teaching, curriculum design, and learning environments.

Program Management and Operations

Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the program, including planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement.

Develop a yearly workplan that identifies opportunities for program maintenance and growth.

Develop a deep understanding of the WBLE dataset to date and formulate and assessment plan moving forward.

Occasionally present WBLE to stakeholders which may include staff, administrators, students, and/or potential faculty partners.

Work closely with campus partners to embed wellbeing in learning environments including academic teaching and learning centers in the colleges, school and units, and other closely aligned departments.

Act as a coach to help faculty make small tweaks to their classroom environments to improve student health and wellbeing.

Identify and find ways to acknowledge/celebrate faculty who are committed to supporting student health and wellbeing.

Consultation, Faculty Engagement, and Campus Partnerships

Serve as a consultant to faculty, academic units, and campus leaders on well‑being‑informed teaching and learning practices.

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the research behind these practices; be able to articulate the rationale behind various strategies in the classroom for student wellbeing.

Partner with Longhorn Wellness Center staff, SHIFT, academic departments, advising centers, faculty affairs, student engagement offices, and institutional leadership to codevelop initiatives.

Develop a sense of the academic landscape to better understand how and where wellbeing practices can be embedded.

Design and facilitate workshops, trainings, and learning communities focused on well‑being in classrooms and academic programs.

Build strong relationships with advisory committees, and cross‑campus working groups or similar groups to advance the work of Well‑being in Learning Environments.

Program Expansion & Institutional Impact

Identify opportunities to expand the program’s reach across colleges, departments, and other campus units.

Lead the development of new initiatives, pilots, and partnerships that integrate well‑being into academic policies and practices.

Use data and outcomes to inform scaling efforts and institutional adoption of successful practices.

Assessment, Research & Communication

Oversee program evaluation efforts to assess impact on learning environments, well‑being outcomes, and academic engagement.

Collaborate with institutional research and assessment partners to align metrics with campus data systems.

Disseminate findings and best practices through reports, presentations, and scholarly or professional venues.

Communicate program impact to senior leadership, faculty, and campus stakeholders.

Student Development and impact of SHIFT and Longhorn Wellness Center’s health and wellbeing work

As needed, support implementation of initiatives within the Longhorn Wellness Center and SHIFT.

Participate in LWC and SHIFT committees and working groups as an active participant to advance campus health goals.

Participate in departmental, university, and/or other committees as appropriate.

Contribute ideas and engage in problem solving in program development and planning meetings.

Create program plans for health initiatives that include evidence informed foundations, clear objectives and learning outcomes, timelines and an evaluation plan.

Develop programmatic budgets and submit funding proposals for new needs.

Keep up to date with current best practices and knowledge of relevant college health frameworks.

Supervise student staff, interns, and student projects.

Meet regularly with part-time student staff to provide guidance, development, and feedback related to the completion of their responsibilities.

Recruit, interview, and hire student staff and interns as needed.

Oversee and supervise other undergraduate and graduate student health promotion project groups (within and outside the LWC).

Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned and may arise. Participate in departmental or university committees as appropriate. Contribute ideas and engage in problem solving in program development and planning meetings. Attend meetings as assigned and respond to emails in a timely manner. Actively participate in Longhorn Wellness Center team efforts, including staff development. Attend professional conferences to represent health promotion work at UT Austin. Complete other duties as needed. May be assigned other responsibilities as applicable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, teaching, public health, education, social work, psychology, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a teaching environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing programs within a higher education or academic setting.
• Experience teaching at an institution of higher education.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty and academic leadership.
• Strong consultation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams of faculty.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Preferred Doctoral degree or terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with teaching and learning initiatives, faculty development, or student success efforts.
• Experience with program evaluation, grant development, or externally funded initiatives.
• Experience in coaching individuals toward a common goal.

Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualification

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in office, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge,(b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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