Program Director, Health

Demonstrated experience in health promotion, public health, student affairs, well-being initiatives, or a related field.

Experience in strategic planning, program development, implementation, and assessment.

Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Ability to analyze data and assessment results to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic environment.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as required, including on-call responsibilities during high-visibility events or urgent situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, health promotion, or health education.
• At least 3 years of experience in health promotion, public health, student affairs, well-being initiatives, or a related field.
• Experience providing leadership and oversight for programs, initiatives, or functional areas related to health and well-being.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience leading campus-wide health and well-being initiatives or strategic projects.
• Experience working with community partners, committees, task forces, or coordinated response teams.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Success and Dean of Students, who oversees the Health & Well-Being portfolio, the Health & Well-Being Program Director works with the Associate Vice President to support the strategic coordination and oversight of division-wide health and well-being efforts that advance student success. The Program Director assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of university-wide health and well-being initiatives aligned with divisional and institutional goals. The Program Director oversees Texas State's Health Promotions Services office, the Health & Well-Being Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, and coordinates the Texas State Coordinated Community Response Team. The Program Director serves on the Division of Student Success Health & Well-Being Steering Committee and works with campus and community partners to integrate health and well-being principles into programs, services, policies, and university planning and decision-making. The Program Director supports the assessment, design, and evaluation of high-priority, system-wide initiatives addressing the social, health, well-being, and behavioral determinants of health. The Program Director represents the Associate Vice President on designated leadership groups and leads strategic projects as assigned. Across these responsibilities, the position advances a coordinated, evidence-informed approach to health and well-being that supports students and strengthens the university's capacity to serve them.

Job Duties:
Health & Well-Being Strategy

• Inform division-wide priorities that advance student success and align with institutional goals.
• Guide Texas State's efforts to become a health-promoting campus and advocate for health and well-being in university planning and decision-making.
• Serve on the Division of Student Success Health & Well-Being Steering Committee and track targeted strategic initiatives and special projects assigned by the Associate Vice President.
• Assist with coordinating Health and Well-Being mass-communication efforts across education, access, outreach, and treatment to increase student knowledge, reduce barriers to services, and support access to high-quality care.
• Support the execution of the TXST Health & Well-Being campaign to promote new and existing programs and services to students and internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with campus partners to integrate health-promoting principles and consistent messaging across programs, services, and policies.

Leadership and Coordination

• Provide oversight and supervisory guidance for the Health Promotion Services and Marketing and Communications teams.
• Coordinate work across the Health & Well-Being portfolio and guide improvements in program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, evaluate ongoing initiatives, and recommend adjustments based on results.
• Translate data into dashboards, executive reports, and insights that inform priorities and demonstrate impact.

Partnerships and Coordinated Response

• Work to build strategic campus and community partnerships that advance shared health and well-being goals.
• Coordinate the Texas State Coordinated Community Response Team and participate in relevant university committees.
• Represent the Associate Vice President on designated university and community leadership groups.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Support Division of Student Success responsibilities related to campus emergency preparedness and response, particularly when incidents involve students, expressive activity, or large campus events.
• Participate in coordinated university response efforts and assist with implementing established communication, documentation, escalation, and after-hours response protocols.
• Participate in emergency preparedness exercises, after-action reviews, and improvement planning relevant to the position's responsibilities.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Success and Dean of Students to support the broader goals of the Division of Student Success and contribute to the continued success of the university.
• May require evening and weekend availability, including on-call responsibilities during high-visibility events or urgent situations

Additional Information to Applicants:


Job Open Date: 10/08/2026
Job Close Date: 10/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:


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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

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About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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