"Program Specialist for Wellness and Meaning-Making Programs - Community Health and Wellbeing - Division of Student Affairs"

Carnegie Mellon University's Community Health and Well-being team is searching for a Program Specialist for Wellness and Meaning-Making Programs. This role is a full-time position. Under the leadership of the Director of Wellness and Meaning-Making Programs, the Program Specialist will play a key role in supporting institutional, departmental, and student needs to cultivate personal enrichment programs and services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about well-being education and outreach, creating an inclusive culture of care, and building relationships with students, faculty, and staff to support personal and organizational goals.

The Office of Wellness and Meaning-Making Programs at Carnegie Mellon is a holistic well-being and people-centered department. It is what we teach and what we live. Cultivating presence, adaptability, creativity, and pause are vital qualities within the office. Collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners with integrity, curiosity and compassion. We are looking for someone who shares these qualities, competencies, and values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Core responsibilities will include: Partnering with the Director of Wellness and Meaning-Making Programs and Program Director for Religious and Spiritual Life to design and implement a comprehensive slate of programs for our campus community related to the different dimensions of health and well-being. Complete all tasks, from program conception to program implementation and assessment, including the various aspects of securing speakers, marketing, program budgeting, managing logistics, and assessing outcomes. Designing and facilitating a variety of skill-building workshops and programs for the campus community through a mindfulness and holistic health lens. Coordinating a diverse set of programs within our new Highmark Health, Wellness and Athletics Center, with specific focus on a Well-being Lab, a maker space for the mind, body and spirit. These include one time events or series events such as meditation circles, pet therapy, soundbaths, and student advisory meetings. These will entail evening and weekend hours as needed. Supporting two holistic wellness consultation rooms, including one focused on massage therapy and a second that will solicit a rotation of health practitioners in a fee for service model to support increased wellness offerings for the campus community. Collaborating with campus partners, student organizations, and community resources to strategize and implement holistic well-being programs and initiatives, which will include being an active member in various working committees. Advising student organizations and projects that have a focus on cultivating a wellness culture on campus. Advising and managing our student-led Mindfulness Room, a 24/7 relaxation space on campus. Co-supervising student employees, in partnership with the Wellness and Meaning-Making team. Training student leaders and campus partners, in an effort to increase positive peer modeling, skill-building, awareness and common language surrounding well-being practices and resources. Building and updating website content, self-directed well-being resources, social media accounts, and marketing campaigns. Serve as the primary point of contact for our partnership with the Headspace app by attending quarterly meetings and promoting Headspace resources to the campus community. Designing the Be Well campus e-newsletter to promote wellness workshops, events, and opportunities both on and off campus.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. You should demonstrate: Exceptional energy management skills. Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, reflection and renewal. Proven record of success and commitment to a people-first culture, including the ability to work well with a global and multicultural student population. Ability to take initiative and to professionally handle multiple and competing priorities. Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relationships with a wide range of colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to manage conflict and maintain clear professional boundaries.

Qualifications: Master's Degree preferred, or Bachelor's degree with commensurate experience. Experience collaborating and developing partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, preferably in a higher education context. 3-4 years of experience in well-being coaching, higher education, social work, public health, counseling, community psychology, or related field required. Experience using and teaching evidence-based research, diverse models of contemplative practice and holistic health, and multicultural traditions and context in content delivery. A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered. Requirements: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Position will require regular evening and weekend hours as needed in order to facilitate events occurring in person in the higher education environment. What we offer: Flexible work arrangements. Significant opportunity to expand knowledge and expertise, with specific time set aside to be trained in Restorative Practices, Mental Health First Aid, interfaith bridge building, and other competency and skill building sessions. Time set aside each year for restorative and contemplative practices. Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience.