"Wellness Program Manager I - (494711)"

Department: Wellness Center

Salary: 43,000-48,900

Description:

Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department. May supervise staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
2. Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
4. May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
5. Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
6. Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
7. May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.
8. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
9. May serve as property custodian for the department.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: No experience required.

Additional Job Posting Information:

Summary: The Wellness Program Manager supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of health education outreach initiatives that contribute to student wellbeing at the University of Houston. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Wellness Programs, this role plays a key part in enhancing and inspiring individual student behavior change through strategic outreach, peer education, and wellness programming aligned with the Be Well to Do Well framework. The Wellness Program Manager oversees outreach student workers, peer education student organization(s), and manages incoming requests for wellness education programs and tabling events. This position collaborates with campus partners to foster student engagement, promote health literacy, and integrate wellness education into academic and co-curricular settings. An ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success and holistic wellness, with strong organizational and communication skills, creativity, and a team-oriented mindset.

Job Duties

1. Supervise, train, and mentor outreach student workers to support wellness education and engagement efforts.
2. Advise the Cougar Peer Educator and CRUSH student organizations, support leadership development, organize meeting facilitation, and assist in program planning.
3. Manage and respond to incoming requests for wellness education presentations, tabling events, and outreach collaborations.
4. Coordinate health promotion outreach to academic programs, including classroom presentations and curriculum-integrated wellness initiatives.
5. Collaborate with campus partners to expand the reach and impact of wellness programming.
6. Assist in the development of outreach materials and campaigns that reflect current health trends and student needs.
7. Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, participation, and evaluation data.
8. Support departmental events and initiatives as needed, including planning, logistics, and student involvement.
9. Contribute to strategic planning and assessment efforts related to outreach and peer education.
10. Occasionally supports health promotion outreach efforts at the UH Sugar Land and UH Katy campuses.
11. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in health education, public health, wellness, student affairs, or a related field.
• One (1) year or more of job-related experience in health education, peer education, student programming, or related areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administrative support and coordination of activities for a leadership team.
• Knowledge and experience with technology tools such as Microsoft 365 including Teams, Shared Calendars, SharePoint, Planner, etc.
• Strong communications skills and effectiveness in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills and innovative thinking.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, student success, health, and wellbeing.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in health education, public health, wellness, student affairs, or a related field.
• Five (5) years or more of job-related experience in health education, peer education, student programming, or related areas.
• Certification in health education, wellness coaching, or student affairs (e.g., CHES, MCHES, CHWP, CSAEd).
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 including Teams, Shared Calendars, SharePoint, Planner, etc.
• Project management knowledge and experience.
• Strategic planning knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in student affairs, student development, and student success.
• Broad knowledge of health and wellbeing in higher education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.