Wellness Coordinator
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

S05876P

Wellness Coordinator

Talent, Culture, & Engagement

Arlington

Human Resources

Full-time

Standard

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

External and Internal

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

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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.

Manage and coordinate wellness programs, events, and services for staff and faculty. Develops programs that raise awareness and promotes maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• 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.

• 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.

• Four (4) years of years of experience in workplace wellness/health program planning, health training, program development or related experience.

• 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.

Light work occasionally exerting force to move objects.

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.

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.

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.

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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.