University of Houston · 1 month ago
Wellness Program Manager I
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$43K/yr - $49K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Houston is seeking a Wellness Program Manager I to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of health education outreach initiatives that contribute to student wellbeing. This role involves overseeing outreach student workers and collaborating with campus partners to promote health literacy and integrate wellness education into academic and co-curricular settings.
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Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and mentor outreach student workers to support wellness education and engagement efforts
Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff and Wellbeing Activators by supporting leadership development, organizing student staff meetings, and assisting in program planning
Manage and respond to incoming requests for wellness education presentations, tabling events, and outreach collaborations
Coordinate health promotion outreach to academic programs, including classroom presentations and curriculum-integrated wellness initiatives
Collaborate with campus partners to expand the reach and impact of wellness programming
Assist in the development of outreach materials and campaigns that reflect current health trends and student needs
Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, participation, and evaluation data
Support departmental events and initiatives as needed, including planning, logistics, and student involvement
Contribute to strategic planning and assessment efforts related to outreach and peer education
Occasionally supports health promotion outreach efforts at the UH Sugar Land and UH Katy campuses
Available for occasional evening and weekend hours
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in health education, public health, wellness, student affairs, or a related field
One (1) year or more of job-related experience in health education, peer education, student programming, or related areas
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administrative support and coordination of activities for a leadership team
Knowledge and experience with technology tools such as Microsoft 365 including Teams, Shared Calendars, SharePoint, Planner, etc
Strong communications skills and effectiveness in stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Strong organizational skills and innovative thinking
Understanding of, and commitment to, student success, health, and wellbeing
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited university or college in health education, public health, wellness, student affairs, or a related field
Five (5) years or more of job-related experience in health education, peer education, student programming, or related areas
Certification in health education, wellness coaching, or student affairs (e.g., CHES, MCHES, CHWP, CSAEd)
Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 including Teams, Shared Calendars, SharePoint, Planner, etc
Project management knowledge and experience
Strategic planning knowledge and experience
Knowledge and experience in student affairs, student development, and student success
Broad knowledge of health and wellbeing in higher education
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
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2025 (107)
2024 (76)
2023 (80)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
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