Wellbeing Program Specialist

Position Title:

Wellbeing Program Specialist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Health Promotion, Community Health, Worksite Well-being, Learning & Development and/or related field

Experience coordinating employee well-being programs

Experience that demonstrates explaining well-being service to employees

Experience with facilitating or leading employee groups

Experience with Microsoft Office; specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Coaching certification

Job Description:

Summary

Provides well-being opportunities and education through programming leadership, delivery, consultation, technical assistance, and support.

Example of Duties

• Offers comprehensive and complex programming to support long-term changes in well-being.

• Functions as an effective educator using innovative and creative approaches.

• Establishes, organizes, and facilitates networks and coalitions at the local and area level to build community capacity.

• Consults with departments regarding well-being programs.

• Gathers data and participates in the analysis of employee well-being issues and trends.

• Answers questions regarding Adventure 2 eligibility, plan design, and other matters related to the well-being program.

• Communicate and interact with well-being vendors as well as health plan providers.

• Organizes and prepares materials for meetings, events, programs, workshops, and speaking engagements.

• Administers the ISU Wellbeing website. Updates key information and program details as needed and is involved in all aspects of well-being and Adventure 2 program communications.

• Maintains program data and outcomes for ISU Wellbeing reports and metrics.

Level Guidelines

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals

• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems

• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests

• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff

• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

April 18, 2024

Posting Close Date:

May 1, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14509