Assistant Director Student Wellness Center Job Listing at UT Dallas in Richardson, TX (Job ID 28501)

Description

The Assistant Director oversees the Comets CARE (coaching, awareness, referrals, and engagement) peer education program. This position is responsible for managing and advancing student-focused wellness initiatives, including peer coaching and education programs. The major priority of this role is to elevate student-focused wellness initiatives through supervising peer educators, event coordination, and student support services, with an emphasis on utilizing evidence-based and theory driven health promotion and student development models.

Minimum Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. – Minimum of 3 years in Health education developing and providing programming.- Equivalent education and/or experience in other health or wellness fields will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in health education, wellness programming, or related areas within a higher education setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus partners and student populations.
• Knowledge of current health and wellness issues affecting college students.
• Proficiency in assessment and evaluation of programs and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with public health and student development theories, including the Social-Ecological Model, Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), Astin's Theory of Involvement, and Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory.
• Understanding and application of Trauma-Informed Care and Strength-Based Approaches.
• Experience with the NASPA Certified Peer Educator Program.
• Proficiency in case management and supervision of student leaders within a higher education context.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Comets CARE initiatives to ensure the effective delivery of coaching, awareness, referrals, and engagement services.
• Recruit, train, support, and assess peer health educators.
• Develop student leadership training using evidence-based frameworks, including the NASPA Certified Peer Educator Program.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate wellness events and activities designed to promote student health and well-being.
• Collaborate with student organizations and leadership groups to co-sponsor activities, events, and coordinate wellness training sessions.
• Actively participate as a member of the Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Team (BAIT), facilitating referrals to peer coaching services.
• Co-chair the Student Affairs Health and Wellness Pod Planning Team, supporting event coordination and fostering opportunities for collaboration across departments.
• Manage budgets for assigned programs and initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Develop and present reports, assessments, and evaluations to measure program impact and guide future planning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation for all programs and services.

Additional Information

Remote Notice: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options – approved by department

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
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Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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