position located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm or as work requirements require, which will include occasional after-hours, evenings, weekends and some holidays. Occasional travel required.
Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversees and leads the administration of health and wellness benefits.
- Designs and implements, a comprehensive employee wellness program that addresses dimensions of wellness including, but not limited to physical, emotional, and financial health
- Develops educational materials and resources to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices.
- Serves as the Tarleton “Wellness Champion” to the Texas A&M System Benefits Administration.
- Prepares annual report and program proposals for the Chancellor’s Wellness Initiatives. Identifies opportunities for future funding and may develop grant proposals for submission.
- Manages wellness program budgets, both local funding and Chancellor Wellness Initiative.
- Assists in coordinating health fairs and workshops to educate employees about wellness topics.
- Establishes partnerships with external health organizations, vendors, and consultants to enhance wellness offerings.
- Works collaboratively with Tarleton State Campus Recreation staff to encourage and support faculty and staff usage of Campus Recreation facilities.
- Collaborates with Tarleton State School of Kinesiology faculty to develop research-based wellness methods, develop appropriate wellness assessments, and identify graduate student employment opportunities.
- Hires, trains and supervises wellness staff, which may be located in various locations.
- Collects and analyzes data related to employee health and wellness to assess employee needs and program effectiveness; prepares reports on program outcomes.
- Ensures compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines.
- Communicates and promotes wellness program goals and activities to employees through various channels.
- Establishes regular channels for faculty/staff feedback.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in public health, kinesiology, exercise science, human resources business administration or a related field.
- Ten years of related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in employee health, wellness, and engagement strategies.
- Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ability to lead cross-departmental wellness initiatives and manage change.
- Skilled in supervising, training, and evaluating staff.
- Experience in setting goals, analyzing data, and evaluating program effectiveness.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and fairness.
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in public health, kinesiology, human resources, exercise science, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluating health and wellness programs.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Salary Range: The target base annual salary range is $53,745 up to $59,199 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. ... Employment applications must include: Completed online application, Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
