Texas A&M University
Employee Health and Wellness Program Director
Texas A&M University, Stephenville, Texas, us, 76402
* Oversees and leads the administration of health and wellness benefits.* Designs and implements , a comprehensive employee wellness program that addresses dimensions of wellness including, but not limited to physical, emotional, and financial health* Develops educational materials and resources to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices.* Serves as the Tarleton “Wellness Champion” to the Texas A&M System Benefits Administration.* Prepares annual report and program proposals for the Chancellor’s Wellness Initiatives.
Identifies opportunities for future funding and may develop grant proposals for submission.* Manages wellness program budgets, both local funding and Chancellor Wellness Initiative.* Assists in coordinating health fairs and workshops to educate employees about wellness topics.* Establishes partnerships with external health organizations, vendors, and consultants to enhance wellness offerings.* Works collaboratively with Tarleton State Campus Recreation staff to encourage and support faculty and staff usage of Campus Recreation facilities.* Collaborates with Tarleton State School of Kinesiology faculty to develop research-based wellness methods, develop appropriate wellness assessments, and identify graduate student employment opportunities.* Hires, trains and supervises wellness staff, which may be located in various locations.* Collects and analyzes data related to employee health and wellness to assess employee needs and program effectiveness; prepares reports on program outcomes.* Ensures compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines.* Communicates and promotes wellness program goals and activities to employees through various channels.* Establishes regular channels for faculty/staff feedback.* A bachelor’s degree in public health, kinesiology, exercise science, human resources business administration or a related field.* Ten years of related experience* Expertise in employee health, wellness, and engagement strategies.* Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations.* Ability to lead cross-departmental wellness initiatives and manage change.* Skilled in supervising, training, and evaluating staff.* Experience in setting goals, analyzing data, and evaluating program effectiveness.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.* Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and fairness.* Builds and maintains effective working relationships.* Master’s degree in public health, kinesiology, human resources, exercise science, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.* Experience in higher education.* Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluating health and wellness programs.* – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!* – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Retirement and Insurance programs- Fully covered employee health insurance
* Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, **Tarleton State University** will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.* Completed online application* Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications* Curriculum Vitae or Resume* At least 3 current professional references and their full contact informationThe Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Identifies opportunities for future funding and may develop grant proposals for submission.* Manages wellness program budgets, both local funding and Chancellor Wellness Initiative.* Assists in coordinating health fairs and workshops to educate employees about wellness topics.* Establishes partnerships with external health organizations, vendors, and consultants to enhance wellness offerings.* Works collaboratively with Tarleton State Campus Recreation staff to encourage and support faculty and staff usage of Campus Recreation facilities.* Collaborates with Tarleton State School of Kinesiology faculty to develop research-based wellness methods, develop appropriate wellness assessments, and identify graduate student employment opportunities.* Hires, trains and supervises wellness staff, which may be located in various locations.* Collects and analyzes data related to employee health and wellness to assess employee needs and program effectiveness; prepares reports on program outcomes.* Ensures compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines.* Communicates and promotes wellness program goals and activities to employees through various channels.* Establishes regular channels for faculty/staff feedback.* A bachelor’s degree in public health, kinesiology, exercise science, human resources business administration or a related field.* Ten years of related experience* Expertise in employee health, wellness, and engagement strategies.* Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations.* Ability to lead cross-departmental wellness initiatives and manage change.* Skilled in supervising, training, and evaluating staff.* Experience in setting goals, analyzing data, and evaluating program effectiveness.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.* Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and fairness.* Builds and maintains effective working relationships.* Master’s degree in public health, kinesiology, human resources, exercise science, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.* Experience in higher education.* Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluating health and wellness programs.* – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!* – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Retirement and Insurance programs- Fully covered employee health insurance
* Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, **Tarleton State University** will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.* Completed online application* Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications* Curriculum Vitae or Resume* At least 3 current professional references and their full contact informationThe Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr