Wellness Coordinator

Southern Arkansas University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in the United States is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to design and implement a comprehensive employee wellness program. This position involves liaising with Human Resources and external wellness vendors while driving engagement through various programs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The role also includes coordinating Workers' Compensation claims and fostering a supportive campus culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, or closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in wellness program coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive employee wellness program.
• Serve as a liaison between Human Resources and external wellness vendors.
• Coordinate all Workers' Compensation claims.

Skills

Strong public speaking and written communication skills

Event organization and logistics management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of wellness trends and behavior change theories

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or related field

Tools

Survey platforms (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey)

Digital platforms for virtual programming (Zoom/Teams)

Job description

This is a full time benefit eligible position in the Office of Human Resources working 35 hours per week. Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Benefits and Wellness, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive employee wellness program aimed at improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for the university’s faculty and staff. This role serves as the primary liaison between Human Resources, external wellness vendors, and the campus community. The Coordinator will drive engagement through evidence-based programming that addresses physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, fostering a campus culture that supports healthy lifestyle choices and work-life balance. This position will also coordinate all Workers' Compensation claims. Apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Exercise Science, Corporate Wellness, Human Resources or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in health promotion, wellness program coordination or related human resource function.
• Understanding of the dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, occupational, etc.), wellness trends, best practices and behavior change theories.
• Strong public speaking and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex health information to a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to organize large-scale events, manage logistics, and coordinate multiple schedules simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience using digital platforms for virtual programming (Zoom/Teams).

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, or Higher Education Administration.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
• Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) through the National Wellness Institute.
• Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
• Previous experience working specifically in a higher education setting or with large employee populations.
• Experience identifying grant opportunities and writing proposals to secure funding for wellness initiatives.
• Experience with survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) and basic data visualization tools.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in working with Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Demonstrated success with adhering to deadlines.
• Successful experience working both independently and as part of a team.

Special Instructions:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.