Wellness Program Specialist
The Wellness Program Specialist is a member of the UC Riverside Workplace Health & Wellness unit providing support to the campus wellness programs for UCR faculty and staff. Under the general direction of the UCR Wellness Program Coordinator, this position will assist in the development, marketing, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the UCR campus wellness programs and initiatives with the goal to create a healthy workplace environment that supports healthy lifestyles and risk reduction.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Degree in public health, wellness, health education/promotion or health related field. | Preferred |
Master’s degree in public health (MPH), wellness, health education/promotion or health related field | Preferred |
Experience Requirement
Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Key Responsibilities |
% Time |
Administers and communicates the University’s employee benefits programs.
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25 |
Provides training to departments on employee benefit programs, conducts workshops and revises/updates workshops as appropriate.
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15 |
Works in a collaborative manner with others across the organization to prioritize and complete multiple assignments on time.
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15 |
Prioritizes work assignments, conducts analysis on a broad range of benefit programs and develops recommendations.>
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15 |
Develop and implement marketing strategies, including social media, to promote programs and increase employee engagement and motivation. Maintain and update wellness website. | 10 |
Other duties as assigned to support the campus mission, Human Resources, and the UCR Workplace Health & Wellness Unit. | 5 |
Contribute to the smoke/tobacco free policy implementation committee and cessation services. | 5 |
Serve as a member of the campus Wellness Oversight Committee (CWOC). | 5 |
Create health and wellness related communications such as health education materials, newsletters, and resources. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Requirement | |
Demonstrates strong writing, speaking and group presentation skills. | Required |
Possesses analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. | Required |
Possesses in-depth knowledge of all benefit programs in order to provide information and interpretation. | Required |
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in assessing employee health status and providing education on health and wellness related topics such as nutrition, exercise, weight management, stress management, and tobacco cessation. | Required |
Excellent computer literacy skills, with demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and survey tools. | Required |
Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-directed/motivated professional with the ability to multi-task. | Required |
Knowledge of principles, theories and best practices of worksite health promotion programs, risk reduction, and health promotion/behavior change. | Required |
Demonstrated skills associated with the development, delivery, ordination and evaluation of worksite wellness programs and services. | Required |
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills within a complex organizational setting. | Required |
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in teams, and with a diverse population of faculty, staff, community partners and vendors. | Required |
Has in-depth knowledge of organization policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas. | Preferred |
Knows the University’s employee benefits function and other areas of human resources. | Preferred |
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