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Position Overview

Position Title	Wellness Initiatives Coordinator
Department	294100 - Student Counseling Center
Position Type	Regular
Position Classification	Full-Time, 80.0% Work Schedule
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?	Yes
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date	June 1, 2024 - May 20, 2025

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number	S1085P
Position Summary	The Wellness Initiatives Coordinator is a full-time position within the Student Wellness Services Department supervised by the Assistant Director of Sexual Misconduct Advocacy & Education. The Wellness Initiatives Coordinator: develops and implements a comprehensive campus-wide Wellness Campaign addressing all eight aspects of wellness (Social, Emotional, Physical, Environmental, Occupational, Intellectual, Spiritual and Financial); provides outreach and education to students, faculty and staff; hosts weekly wellness events; co-chairs the JED Foundation committee, and serves as the Staff Advisor for the Wellness and Mindful Living Learning Community. This position will work in collaboration with staff from the Student Counseling Center, the Student Health Center, and other campus partners.
Essential Duties	Develop and implement a comprehensive campus-wide Wellness Campaign addressing all eight aspects of wellness (Social, Emotional, Physical, Environmental, Occupational, Intellectual, Spiritual and Financial). Collaborate with campus partners (staff, students and faculty) on creation and implementation of plan. Incorporate best practices for virtual and on-site programming. Develop robust assessment and evaluation protocols utilizing Qualtrics, National College Health Assessment, and other tools to measure outcomes. Oversee the use of social media platforms in communication of daily health and wellness messaging. Update campus wellness information on third-party wellness platforms (i.e. Involve, Exploring Your Choices, etc.) Oversee all logistical aspects of campus-wide wellness events (i.e. Wellness Wednesday, theme weeks, etc.). Coordinate closely with Student Health Center, campus partners, outside Health providers/consultants, and area Public Health Departments. Serve as the co-chair of the JED Foundation committee, a 4-year strategic plan to improve mental health and wellness prevention efforts on campus. Serve as the Staff Advisor for: Reflect, a student organization. the Wellness and Mindful Living Learning Community in the coordination of Wellness initiatives in tandem with the Residential Life, Wellness and Mindful Living LLC RA, residents and advisory board of the LLC.
Secondary Responsibilities	Foster a work environment that encourages knowledge, respect and development of skills to engage with diverse members of the La Salle community. Remain competent and current through understanding trends of student wellness by developing contacts with relevant student groups, and attending training and/or courses required by the Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness Services and the Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life. Perform other related duties as assigned.
# of Direct Reports	0
Required Qualifications	Bachelor or Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, or Health Sciences 1-3 years of relevant work experience Demonstrated commitment to health and wellness Experience with data collection, analysis and program planning. Excellent administrative, interpersonal and communication skills Ability to function effectively and collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing or Health Science Prior experience supervising student workers Prior experience with multiple supervisors
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours	Evening and weekend work required
Special Instructions to Applicant	The Wellness Initiatives Coordinator (WIC) is a full-time, 80% (10 months) position within Student Wellness Services. This position is an alumni donor funded position and, as such, this offer is contingent upon the continued availability of the gift’s funds. It is our current intention that this position will continue through May 20, 2025. La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Posting Information

Application Open Date	04/29/2024
Application Close Date	05/31/2024
Application Open To	Internal and External Applicants

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