Director of Health and Wellness Coaching

About the role

The Director of Health and Wellness Coaching independently oversees the Health and Wellness Coaching Program and serves as the primary representative and subject matter expert to faculty, staff, clinicians, and other university representatives as well as external stakeholders and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and operational oversight of program administration, finance, and contractual agreements to ensure alignment with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise program staff, students, instructional faculty, and contracted instructors, including recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and performance management.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of various program components, including curriculum, competencies, assessments, and learner support services, and teach courses within the program as part of assigned responsibilities.
• Led the planning and execution of all HWC educational activities, conferences, and professional events, including budgeting, speaker coordination, venue selection, and logistical planning.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and vendor relationships to support program initiatives and learning opportunities.
• Manage program records, learner data, and accreditation documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university and regulatory requirements.
• Use data, analytics, and evaluation trends to identify operational or educational challenges and implement solutions that enhance program quality and learner outcomes.
• Support accreditation activities by monitoring compliance, conducting program reviews or audits, and recommending improvements to policies and procedures.
• Monitor program budgets, approve program-related expenditures, and collaborate with institutional finance partners to reconcile and report on financial activities.
• Provide advising and guidance to learners on complex program requirements, schedules, and professional development pathways.
• Lead workshops, information sessions, and communications that support faculty engagement, learner success, and program visibility.
• Develop and implement systems and operational processes that improve program efficiency, enhance the learning experience, and support strategic program growth.

Requirements

• Academic background and experience in Health and Wellness Coaching.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
• Master’s degree in related area or equivalent experience/training.
• At least 7 years of experience managing or leading a health and wellness coaching program or equivalent working experience.

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of administrative, human resources and contractual principles and practices.
• Healthcare professional degree.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to work evenings and occasionally work weekends and/or travel for meetings and conferences.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.