Employee and Student Wellness Coordinator (Graduate Assistant)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Employee and Student Wellness Coordinator (Graduate Assistant) Academic Year 2026-2027 UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Employee and Student Wellness Coordinator (Graduate Assistant) is responsible for assisting in the development, direction, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Employee and Student Wellness program. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.

This is a student position open to current UIW students.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include:

• Assist with events organized for UIW Employees and UIW Students.
• Assist with the fulfillment of the wellness mission, which will include but not limited to promotions, reports, budgets, reporting, the UIWHealth and Wellness Hub and research of other wellness and health promotion programs.
• Assist with grant fulfillment and completion of application.
• Assist with the UIW annual health and wellness fair.
• Coordinate programs meeting seven dimensions of wellness with other UIW departments.
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts.
• Coordinate and adhere to departmental risk management efforts for all programs and facilities in areas of responsibility.
• Serve on departmental, university, and/or national committees.
• Understands and represents the mission and vision of UIW and UIWSports and Wellness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand employee workplace health and promotions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work during normal business work hours.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, statistical reports, budget management, and development for the wellness programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule and promote wellness activities and programs.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent marketing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Current UIW graduate student

Required Work Experience

One (1) year experience in a wellness program, sports management, or special event planning and operations

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

CPR and First Aid Certification (if expired, must be completed within 3 months of employment)

Work Hours

• 20 hours per week required.
• Events and programs occur during normal working hours, Monday through Friday.
• Some weekends may be needed as required.

Physical Demands

Typical for job position.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number STU1624PO Number of Vacancies 2 Job Type Part Time Job Category Students Desired Start Date Multi-Hire Pool Yes Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness Salary Tuition Waiver and $13.00 per hour over 20 hours, up to 25 hours Open Date 07/06/2026 Close Date 05/31/2027 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a UIW Graduate student?

• Yes

• No

• Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

• • Are you currently CPR and First Aid certified?

• Yes

• No

• No, but I will complete within the timeframe stipulated in the job posting as required.

• • How many years of experience do you have in related field?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your knowledge, skills, and experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe what makes you qualified for this position.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience with event and/or activity planning.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you able to work evenings and/or weekends?
• Yes
• No