Support & Wellness Specialist

University of California, Riverside; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside's School of Medicine seeks a compassionate Support & Wellness Specialist (Health Educator 3) to promote learner well‑being across medical education programs. You will design holistic wellness programming focusing on stress management, mental health, nutrition, and work–life balance, and conduct individual support sessions.

Working with the Directors of Support & Wellness and Graduate Medical Education, you will help create a culture of care, inclusion, and

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver holistic wellness programming for students and trainees.
• Provide individual wellness sessions and coaching.
• Connect learners to campus and community mental health resources.
• Collaborate with program leadership to foster a culture of care and resilience.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 11/18/2025

Overview

• Job ID 36681419
• Category Healthcare
• Organization School of Medicine
• Department SOM Student Affairs Dept
• Location Main Campus - UCR
• Salary $68,500 - $121,900
• Date Posted November 3, 2025
• Application Deadline Open Until Filled
• Schedule 8AM - 5PM
• Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
• Level of Supervision General Supervision
• Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
• Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus No
• UC Internal Job No

Position Information

The School of Medicine’s Student Affairs team at the University of California, Riverside seeks a compassionate and skilled Support & Wellness Specialist (Health Educator 3) to advance learner well-being across undergraduate and graduate medical education.

The position designs and delivers holistic wellness programming focused on stress management, mental health, nutrition, and work–life balance.

The Specialist provides individual support sessions, promotes personal wellness planning through the eight dimensions of wellness, and connects students to appropriate campus and community mental health resources.

Working collaboratively with the Directors of Support & Wellness and Graduate Medical Education, this role helps create a culture of care, inclusion, and resilience for medical students, residents, and fellows.

The UCR School of Medicine’s Student Affairs department is dedicated to fostering belonging, supporting academic and personal success, and developing future physicians who value wellness as an integral part of professional excellence.

The full salary range for the Support & Wellness Specialist is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.