Assoc Dir Emp Well-Being

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00465PO26 Job Family Community and Social Service Job Function Health Education USC Market Title Health Education Manager Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132489 Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Assoc Dir Emp Well-Being Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669 Anticipated Hiring Range $57,779 - $86,669 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Health and Human Services

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Associate Director of Employee Well-Being

• Are you passionate about creating a workplace where employees can thrive both personally and professionally?
• Can you inspire behavioral change that improves the lives of employees across an organization?
• Are you a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing high-performing teams?
• Ready to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of an entire workforce?

The Associate Director of Employee Well-Being develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive well-being programs, including challenges and training/workshops, to support employee well-being. This position plays a key role in fostering a healthy workplace culture by educating employees on well-being practices, preventative health, and behavioral change strategies aligned with organizational health goals.

Primary duties include:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff developing programs, marketing campaigns, and initiatives focused on impacting employee well-being.
• Develop curricula and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions for faculty and staff based on identified needs.
• Manage, report, and publicize Employee Well-Being's progress toward the achievement of unit, divisional, and university objectives.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including university administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, communications, or related fi eld.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in employeewellness, including supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding pf public health principles and evidence-basedcommunications and strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, includingexperience with media relations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities in a face-paced environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and theories affecting health and wellness.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain positive public relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Operational Management

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Oversee day to day operations
• Work closely with department and leadership to develop and manage internal budget, ensuring financial resources are allocated effectively, equitably, and responsibly; identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Oversee health education efforts related to employee health and well-being, including individual, group, and institutional approaches
• Facilitate worksite health screening and wellness coaching appointments for faculty and staff with reporting metrics for services.
• Facilitates programming, e.g. Wellness, time management, nutrition basics, physical activity, stress management, etc.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff developing programs, marketing campaigns, and initiatives focused on impacting employee well-being
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and development
• Lead and mentor professionals and student workers

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Develop curricula and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions for faculty and staff based on identified needs
• Working closely with the department and leadership to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with university, division, department, and unit priorities
• Conduct research and analysis to identify top trends and best practices in employee well-being, incorporating these insights into departmental strategies

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Assessment

• Manage, report, and publicize Employee Well-Being's progress toward the achievement of unit, divisional, and university objectives
• Conduct assessment of programs, utilization, facilitators to ensure effectiveness
• Review campus data and implement evidence-based strategies on the findings

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including university administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners
• Represent the unit in university-wide initiatives and collaborate with other departments to enhance overall employee experience and well-being.
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty and staff groups, and organizations, including their respective well-being subcommittees

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/22/2026 Job Close Date 08/07/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 7, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207641 EEO Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• List of References and Contact Information