Health Promotion Coordinator: Wellness Outreach & Facilitation

Department

CSL Health Promotion and Wellness

About the Department

As part of Campus and Student Life at the University of Chicago, UChicago Student Wellness integrates multiple services related to student health and well-being. UChicago Student Wellness provides medical, mental health, and health promotion services to students on the University of Chicago campus. UChicago Student Wellness aims to be the primary resource for exceptional, compassionate, inclusive, and integrated care - shaping a campus culture of well-being, belonging, and growth.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Health Promotion and serving as a key member of the Health Promotion team, the Health Promotion Coordinator leads the operational management, stakeholder coordination, and advanced facilitation of campus-wide wellness initiatives. While focused on delivery, this role is responsible for optimizing program workflows, managing campus partnerships for event execution, and utilizing student feedback to enhance the impact of the department''s health promotion vision.

Responsibilities

• Program Operations: Manages and optimizes student-facing program and event logistics, including budget tracking for supplies, vendor management, and institutional resource booking for signature programs such as the Recovery Group and Maroon Mental Health Matters (MMHM).
• Event Coordination: Serves as the primary operational lead for large-scale public health initiatives (e.g., flu clinics), overseeing site logistics, coordinating volunteer and staff schedules, and ensuring compliance with campus safety protocols.
• Resource Optimization: Oversees inventory control and asset management for departmental initiatives, developing streamlined processes for supply distribution and tracking.
• Large-Scale Events: Leads the physical execution, planning, logistics, and on-site management for major campus wellness events and resource fairs, including Wellapalooza, Stress Relief Day, and Pet Love.
• Outreach Infrastructure: Coordinates the operational and training requirements for Wellness Ambassador tabling, ensuring student staff are equipped to drive high-impact campus-wide engagement.
• Campus Collaboration: Collaborates with campus partners and student organizations to integrate Student Wellness resources into broader university events as directed by the Assistant Director.
• Program Facilitation: Facilitates high-level, evidence-informed quarterly Health Promotion programming, including Refresh Sleep, Buddy Up!, and Maroon Mental Health Matters, tailoring content delivery to diverse student audiences.
• Outreach Leadership: Spearheads high-visibility outreach and tabling campaigns (e.g., Stress Relief Day, Pet Love), assessing engagement metrics to continuously improve student reach.
• Assessment Support: Collects and compiles participant data and program evaluations to assist leadership in measuring program efficacy and shaping future wellness strategies.
• Supervision: While this position does not have formal direct reports, it provides direct day-of task oversight, shift scheduling, and logistical direction to Wellness Ambassadors (student staff) and designated event volunteers during active programming.
• Participates in the delivery of quality health services to students across the University. With moderate levels of guidance, develops relationships with University stakeholders to ensure seamless health service to students.
• Assesses, identifies, and proposes innovative programs and policies to encourage healthy lifestyles, to build resilience, address campus health trends, and identify priorities.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related field.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of professional experience in health promotion, community outreach, project coordination, or large-scale event management.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing the operational logistics of complex events, clinics, or community-wide initiatives.
• Experience working within a higher education environment, utilizing student development theories, or supporting student-led peer health programs.

Preferred Competencies

• Project & Operational Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple moving parts, timelines, and program resources independently.
• Advanced Facilitation: Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate nuanced wellness discussions and build rapport with diverse student populations.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across departmental lines and translate strategic visions into high-impact campus programming.
• Data-Informed Thinking: Ability to interpret basic program data and student feedback to make recommendations for program improvements.

Working Conditions

• This position is primarily onsite at the Student Wellness Center.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required based on programmatic and departmental needs.
• Physical ability to assist with the transport and setup of event equipment and supplies.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• List of 3 References (required)

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Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$65,000.00 - $72,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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