The Work Well Coordinator plays a pivotal role in shaping a vital wellness culture at the University of North Dakota. This dynamic position is dedicated to planning, delivering, and evaluating a comprehensive wellness program that enriches the lives of our diverse community-employees, students, and residents alike.
With a strong commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, the Coordinator will be at the forefront of initiatives that empower individuals to enhance their health behaviors and overall well-being. By connecting employees to a variety of innovative programs and services, this role aims to elevate health outcomes and foster a fulfilling quality of life.
As a vital member of the Wellness & Health Promotion leadership team, the Work Well Coordinator will actively contribute to program development and evaluation, ensuring that our efforts resonate across UND and its satellite campuses. Join us in cultivating a thriving culture of wellness where everyone can flourish!
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate the development and administration of a comprehensive worksite wellness program.
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, programs, and services to faculty and staff at UND.
Apply professionally recognized methods and tested theories to the development of health promotion activities.
Develop strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for employee health promotion. Ensure that programming and messaging aligns with department, division, and university priorities.
Assist with the development, implementation, and analysis of periodic health and wellness surveys that provide baseline and follow-up health data, identify program needs and priorities, evaluate effectiveness of interventions, and track trends in employee health and wellness status and behavior. Obtain IRB approval as appropriate.
Evaluate the Work Well program using both participant-based and aggregate data as well as satisfaction and program outcomes.
Provide programs to employees at satellite campuses.
Manage the Work Well website/digital media, and programmatic details to enhance ease of communication and access.
Collaborate with appropriate partners to support a shared vision of a wellness culture for the campus community, with a primary focus on employees.
Consult and collaborate with campus, community partners/coalitions, and relevant content experts to provide comprehensive programs/services to ensure that messaging conveys accurate information for UND employees.
Collaborate with other public health/health promotion initiatives on prevention, education, and outreach efforts.
Convene and chair the Work Well Advisory Board.
Maintain an engaged group of volunteer Work Well Ambassadors.
Partner with relevant entities to provide exceptional learning experiences for students.
Hire, train, schedule and evaluate all assigned staff positions.
Develop and update training to ensure that employees are knowledgeable of the department and University policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain an up-to-date, continuous training and education plan for all assigned staff.
Ensure staff interact and model department team values.
Develop and manage annual budgets for all assigned operational/program areas.
Required Competencies
Demonstrated ability to supervise employees and volunteers
Interpersonal/oral/written communication skills
Customer service
Detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and computer (Windows-based software applications) skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders within the University and greater community.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree. December 2024 graduates will be considered.
Work experience in programs and events (development, planning, and/or implementation)
Certification of First Aid, CPR, and AED or be able to obtain within 2 months of hire.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Worksite Wellness, Nursing, community/public/corporate health/fitness, health promotion, dietetics, or a related field.
One year of supervisory experience.
One year of experience in a work-site/employee wellness
Experience in program and budget management.
Experience and demonstrated knowledge in program assessment and evaluation.
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification or related.
