Health Promotion Coordinator: Wellness Outreach & Facilitation
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$65k–$72k/yrOther
About the role
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Health Promotion and serving as a key member of the Health Promotion team, the Health Promotion Coordinator leads the operational management, stakeholder coordination, and advanced facilitation of campus-wide wellness initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manages and optimizes student-facing program and event logistics, including budget tracking for supplies, vendor management, and institutional resource booking for signature programs such as the Recovery Group and Maroon Mental Health Matters (MMHM).
- Serves as the primary operational lead for large-scale public health initiatives (e.g., flu clinics), overseeing site logistics, coordinating volunteer and staff schedules, and ensuring compliance with campus safety protocols.
- Oversees inventory control and asset management for departmental initiatives, developing streamlined processes for supply distribution and tracking.
- Leads the physical execution, planning, logistics, and on-site management for major campus wellness events and resource fairs, including Wellapalooza, Stress Relief Day, and Pet Love.
- Collaborates with campus partners and student organizations to integrate Student Wellness resources into broader university events as directed by the Assistant Director.
- Facilitates high-level, evidence-informed quarterly Health Promotion programming, including Refresh Sleep, Buddy Up!, and Maroon Mental Health Matters, tailoring content delivery to diverse student audiences.
- Spearheads high-visibility outreach and tabling campaigns (e.g., Stress Relief Day, Pet Love), assessing engagement metrics to continuously improve student reach.
- Affords assessment support by collecting and compiling participant data and program evaluations to assist leadership in measuring program efficacy and shaping future wellness strategies.
- Provides direct day-of task oversight, shift scheduling, and logistical direction to Wellness Ambassadors (student staff) and designated event volunteers during active programming.
- Participates in the delivery of quality health services to students across the University.
- Assesses, identifies, and proposes innovative programs and policies to encourage healthy lifestyles, to build resilience, address campus health trends, and identify priorities.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: College or university degree in related field; 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related field; 2-4 years of professional experience in health promotion, community outreach, project coordination, or large-scale event management; demonstrated experience independently managing the operational logistics of complex events, clinics, or community-wide initiatives; experience working within a higher education environment, utilizing student development theories, or supporting student-led peer health programs.