Position OverviewPosition TitleWellness Initiatives CoordinatorDepartment294100 - Student Counseling CenterPosition TypeRegularPosition ClassificationFull-Time, 80.0% Work ScheduleGrant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?YesIf Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End DateJune 1, 2024 - May 20, 2025Position Description/Posting DetailsPosting NumberS1085PPosition SummaryThe 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 theJEDFoundation 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 theJEDFoundation 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 LivingLLCRA, residents and advisory board of theLLC.
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 Reports0Required 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 req ired
Special Instructions to ApplicantThe 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 InformationApplication Open Date04/29/2024Application Close Date05/31/2024Application Open ToInternal and External ApplicantsPI240098105