The University of Texas at Arlington
Wellness Coordinator
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
Wellness Coordinator
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Position Information
Posting Number
S05876P
Position Title
Wellness Coordinator
UTSystem Title
Department
Talent, Culture, & Engagement
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Human Resources
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100
. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Manage and coordinate wellness programs, events, and services for staff and faculty. Develops programs that raise awareness and promotes maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement wellness programming consistent with the goals of the university’s employee wellness and health promotion programs.
Plan and coordinate wellness events, programs, and services to address employee health risks to include but not limited to health screenings, health fairs, webinars, and workshops.
Create and distribute communications, marketing material, and promotional activities for wellness events.
Develop and maintain quantitative metrics and reports related to programs and assist in determining the effectiveness of programs in achieving stated goals; analyze quantitative data to gain insight and make recommendations regarding employee wellness programming and initiatives.
Recommend ways to increase and sustain employee participation in programs; assist in the development of incentives based on industry best practices to encourage lasting commitments to primary health and wellness issues.
Keep abreast of current national wellness and wellbeing initiatives, trends, and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Physical Education, Health and Kinesiology or a related field and two (2) years of experience in workplace wellness/health program planning, health training, program development or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of years of experience in workplace wellness/health program planning, health training, program development or related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of health and wellness programs and methods of encouraging participation.
Skilled in public speaking.
Knowledge of health change theories and their applications.
Skilled in organizing events, projects, and information.
Skilled in the utilization of data analytic tools .
Ability to interact with a diverse population.
Collecting and analyzing quantitative data and preparing report.
Ability to multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignment.
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite.
Other Requirements
Light work occasionally exerting force to move objects.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu
.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Optional Documents
Cover/Interest Letter
Bookmark this Posting
Print Preview
|
Apply for this Job
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S05876P
Position Title
Wellness Coordinator
UTSystem Title
Department
Talent, Culture, & Engagement
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Human Resources
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100
. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Manage and coordinate wellness programs, events, and services for staff and faculty. Develops programs that raise awareness and promotes maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement wellness programming consistent with the goals of the university’s employee wellness and health promotion programs.
Plan and coordinate wellness events, programs, and services to address employee health risks to include but not limited to health screenings, health fairs, webinars, and workshops.
Create and distribute communications, marketing material, and promotional activities for wellness events.
Develop and maintain quantitative metrics and reports related to programs and assist in determining the effectiveness of programs in achieving stated goals; analyze quantitative data to gain insight and make recommendations regarding employee wellness programming and initiatives.
Recommend ways to increase and sustain employee participation in programs; assist in the development of incentives based on industry best practices to encourage lasting commitments to primary health and wellness issues.
Keep abreast of current national wellness and wellbeing initiatives, trends, and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Physical Education, Health and Kinesiology or a related field and two (2) years of experience in workplace wellness/health program planning, health training, program development or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of years of experience in workplace wellness/health program planning, health training, program development or related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of health and wellness programs and methods of encouraging participation.
Skilled in public speaking.
Knowledge of health change theories and their applications.
Skilled in organizing events, projects, and information.
Skilled in the utilization of data analytic tools .
Ability to interact with a diverse population.
Collecting and analyzing quantitative data and preparing report.
Ability to multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignment.
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite.
Other Requirements
Light work occasionally exerting force to move objects.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu
.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Optional Documents
Cover/Interest Letter