Tufts University
University Wellness Director
Tufts University, Medford Hillside, Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Tufts University is creating a bold new vision for wellbeing—and we're looking for a leader to bring it to life. As the
Director, University Wellness , you will serve as the architect of a comprehensive, integrated wellness strategy that supports students, faculty, and staff across all campuses. This first‑of‑its‑kind role offers the opportunity to shape culture, influence policy, and design programs that promote mental, emotional, social, and physical health. You will collaborate with senior leaders and campus partners to embed wellness into the fabric of university life—creating a thriving, resilient community for years to come.
What You’ll Do The Director will create a unifying framework and strategy that embeds wellness into the culture, operations, and daily practices of Tufts University. Serving as a strategic advisor, educator, and catalyst for organizational change, you will ensure wellbeing is recognized as a foundation for academic excellence, workplace performance, and community vitality. This is a rare opportunity to build something new—to define the university's long‑term vision for wellness, establish partnerships across units, and design programs that elevate the health and resilience of the entire campus community.
Essential Responsibilities
Establish and lead the University Wellness and Wellbeing Office, defining its mission, priorities, and operating structure.
Develop and implement a university‑wide wellness strategy in collaboration with stakeholders, aligning with institutional goals and campus initiatives.
Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on wellbeing policies, emerging issues, and organizational effectiveness.
Build a collaborative culture of wellbeing and shift perspectives to view wellness as integral to academic and workplace success.
Develop metrics to assess impact, identify trends, and measure success.
Program Development and Integration
Evaluate current wellness efforts, identify gaps, and design unified, impactful programs addressing mental health, physical wellbeing, resilience, and prevention.
Integrate wellness practices into student life, employee orientation, and leadership development.
Partner with Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and Student Success to embed wellness principles into institutional policies and everyday operations.
Ensure programs address the diverse needs of the campus community.
Education, Training and Cultural Change
Lead education and awareness initiatives that empower the community to recognize and respond to wellness needs.
Develop professional development programs for faculty and staff to reduce stressors and wellbeing risks.
Create and implement policies and procedures related to wellness.
Leadership and Administration
Convene and lead a university‑wide Wellness Community of Practice to share best practices and connect initiatives across campuses.
Continuously research innovative wellness practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
Data Analysis and Assessment
Collect and analyze data to guide program development, measure effectiveness, and inform decision‑making.
Define success metrics and KPIs to demonstrate the impact of wellness initiatives.
Community Engagement and External Relations
Build strong relationships with campus partners and external organizations to enhance access to wellness resources.
Serve as a visible champion for wellness through events, communications, and speaking engagements.
What We’re Looking For Basic Requirements
Master's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in wellness, mental health, or public health within higher education or healthcare.
Demonstrated experience building or transforming wellness programs in complex institutions.
Proven ability to influence institutional culture and collaborate across academic and administrative units.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to wellbeing.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in a related field.
Supervisory experience.
Experience developing and implementing metrics to assess program effectiveness.
Familiarity with tools and techniques for conducting community surveys and data gathering.
Experience leading wellness strategy at a complex, research‑focused university (R1 or similar) with multiple schools and campuses.
Documented success aligning decentralized wellness programs into a cohesive university‑wide vision.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, using collaboration and consensus‑building to drive change.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including undergraduate and professional schools (medical, dental, graduate programs), and tailoring wellness strategies to meet their distinct needs.
Familiarity with bridging wellness initiatives into academic success frameworks (e.g., Student Success, Faculty Success).
Demonstrated success navigating institutional complexity and resistance to change in higher education settings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expertise in best practices for college health and wellness, including prevention and intervention strategies.
Proven capacity to drive large‑scale, cross‑organization change initiatives through strategic influence and consensus‑building without direct reporting authority.
Ability to champion organization‑wide transformations and foster buy‑in at all levels, successfully navigating stakeholder resistance to achieve goals.
Proficiency in data analysis, assessment, and program evaluation.
Key Leadership Competencies
Strategic Builder:
Creates infrastructure, systems, processes, and culture from the ground up.
Collaborative Influencer:
Builds coalitions across diverse departments and disciplines.
Innovative Thinker:
Designs forward‑looking, evidence‑based solutions to emerging challenges.
Inclusive Leader:
Champions equity and accessibility in all wellness efforts.
Results‑Driven:
Sets measurable goals, evaluates data‑driven wellness effectiveness, and delivers sustained outcomes.
Pay Range Minimum $155,100.00, Midpoint $193,900.00, Maximum $232,600.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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Director, University Wellness , you will serve as the architect of a comprehensive, integrated wellness strategy that supports students, faculty, and staff across all campuses. This first‑of‑its‑kind role offers the opportunity to shape culture, influence policy, and design programs that promote mental, emotional, social, and physical health. You will collaborate with senior leaders and campus partners to embed wellness into the fabric of university life—creating a thriving, resilient community for years to come.
What You’ll Do The Director will create a unifying framework and strategy that embeds wellness into the culture, operations, and daily practices of Tufts University. Serving as a strategic advisor, educator, and catalyst for organizational change, you will ensure wellbeing is recognized as a foundation for academic excellence, workplace performance, and community vitality. This is a rare opportunity to build something new—to define the university's long‑term vision for wellness, establish partnerships across units, and design programs that elevate the health and resilience of the entire campus community.
Essential Responsibilities
Establish and lead the University Wellness and Wellbeing Office, defining its mission, priorities, and operating structure.
Develop and implement a university‑wide wellness strategy in collaboration with stakeholders, aligning with institutional goals and campus initiatives.
Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on wellbeing policies, emerging issues, and organizational effectiveness.
Build a collaborative culture of wellbeing and shift perspectives to view wellness as integral to academic and workplace success.
Develop metrics to assess impact, identify trends, and measure success.
Program Development and Integration
Evaluate current wellness efforts, identify gaps, and design unified, impactful programs addressing mental health, physical wellbeing, resilience, and prevention.
Integrate wellness practices into student life, employee orientation, and leadership development.
Partner with Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and Student Success to embed wellness principles into institutional policies and everyday operations.
Ensure programs address the diverse needs of the campus community.
Education, Training and Cultural Change
Lead education and awareness initiatives that empower the community to recognize and respond to wellness needs.
Develop professional development programs for faculty and staff to reduce stressors and wellbeing risks.
Create and implement policies and procedures related to wellness.
Leadership and Administration
Convene and lead a university‑wide Wellness Community of Practice to share best practices and connect initiatives across campuses.
Continuously research innovative wellness practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
Data Analysis and Assessment
Collect and analyze data to guide program development, measure effectiveness, and inform decision‑making.
Define success metrics and KPIs to demonstrate the impact of wellness initiatives.
Community Engagement and External Relations
Build strong relationships with campus partners and external organizations to enhance access to wellness resources.
Serve as a visible champion for wellness through events, communications, and speaking engagements.
What We’re Looking For Basic Requirements
Master's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in wellness, mental health, or public health within higher education or healthcare.
Demonstrated experience building or transforming wellness programs in complex institutions.
Proven ability to influence institutional culture and collaborate across academic and administrative units.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to wellbeing.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in a related field.
Supervisory experience.
Experience developing and implementing metrics to assess program effectiveness.
Familiarity with tools and techniques for conducting community surveys and data gathering.
Experience leading wellness strategy at a complex, research‑focused university (R1 or similar) with multiple schools and campuses.
Documented success aligning decentralized wellness programs into a cohesive university‑wide vision.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, using collaboration and consensus‑building to drive change.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including undergraduate and professional schools (medical, dental, graduate programs), and tailoring wellness strategies to meet their distinct needs.
Familiarity with bridging wellness initiatives into academic success frameworks (e.g., Student Success, Faculty Success).
Demonstrated success navigating institutional complexity and resistance to change in higher education settings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expertise in best practices for college health and wellness, including prevention and intervention strategies.
Proven capacity to drive large‑scale, cross‑organization change initiatives through strategic influence and consensus‑building without direct reporting authority.
Ability to champion organization‑wide transformations and foster buy‑in at all levels, successfully navigating stakeholder resistance to achieve goals.
Proficiency in data analysis, assessment, and program evaluation.
Key Leadership Competencies
Strategic Builder:
Creates infrastructure, systems, processes, and culture from the ground up.
Collaborative Influencer:
Builds coalitions across diverse departments and disciplines.
Innovative Thinker:
Designs forward‑looking, evidence‑based solutions to emerging challenges.
Inclusive Leader:
Champions equity and accessibility in all wellness efforts.
Results‑Driven:
Sets measurable goals, evaluates data‑driven wellness effectiveness, and delivers sustained outcomes.
Pay Range Minimum $155,100.00, Midpoint $193,900.00, Maximum $232,600.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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