Wellness Coordinator - Center for Health Education and Wellness - UTK

About the role

The Wellness Coordinator develops and coordinates health and wellness initiatives for University of Tennessee, Knoxville students. This role works to mobilize, develop, and sustain evidence informed campus-wide health promotion practices based on collected data and national best practices. While the role leads with community level interventions, some individual or small group programming may be needed to meet the needs of students and create an environment that promotes student success.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate evidence-informed wellness programs grounded in best practices and aligned with departmental and institutional priorities
• Develop and deliver large-scale educational campaigns, presentations, and outreach efforts while building relationships with campus and community partners
• Collaborate with campus partners to co-develop and co-deliver programming
• Manage program logistics (planning timelines, materials, facilitators, space, and promotion)
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health promotion for students
• Connect students to appropriate campus and community resources
• Avoid providing individual and small-group interventions for students related to alcohol and other drug use
• Oversee campus campaigns and educational initiatives related to their intervention areas, including hazing prevention and medical amnesty education

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, or other related degree
• Experience: One year of related health promotion work experience (2 yr graduate assistantship equals 1 yr experience)
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge to conceptualize health promotion in the context of higher education; Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, behavior change, and population-based theories and models; Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to students and assess its applicability and utility for effectiveness on a particular setting; Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed health promotion programs/initiatives; Written/oral/interpersonal communication skills

About the College/Department/Division

The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve. Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.