As the Wellness Representative in the Office of Human Resources at The University of Texas at El Paso, this person has responsibilities for coordinating Human Resource hosted events throughout campus and is working with the title of Wellness Coordinator. The Human Resource Wellness Coordinator is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing preventable illnesses and injuries through the provision of necessary tools, resources, education, and support for campus employees. The HR Wellness Coordinator reports directly to the HR General Services Manager in the Human Resources Department who reports to the HR Director of Employee Support and assists with the coordination, implementation, and oversight of all employee wellness activities.

Assists with the coordination, implementation, and oversight of all university employee wellness and health activities/initiatives to address employee health and wellness needs at UTEP.

Assist with annual development and implementation of health and wellness strategic activities to include marketing and communication plan to maximize program engagement.

Collaborate with Manager and HR Director to evaluate employee wellness and health promotion activities and initiatives focusing on a holistic wellness approach.

Strong collaboration with campus-wide departments to promote and provide wellness resources and education.

Collaborate with UT System Institutions and attend meetings held by UT System Wellness Manager to better understand system wide health and wellness resources that are available to employees.

Collaborate with health insurance wellness vendors to bring them to campus and expand campus wide employee engagement.

Manage Wellness Online Portal - Limeade

Design and update content on UTEP Wellness Program website and social media outlets

Develop and deliver health education content through different outlets (social media, virtual presentations, in-person, website content)

Maintain on-going communication with local area hospitals, health fair vendors, community partners and other functional areas as deemed appropriate per Manager and HR Director.

Collaborate with community partners to expand resources for UTEP employees.

Participate in various committees, professional trainings, conferences, and conventions.

Develop workshop schedules, program priorities, and standards for achievement of program objectives and goals.

Assess and report on the effectiveness of program interventions

Participate in continuous quality improvements

Assist in the mapping of processes, procedures, and wellness events.

Compile and submit reports as required by management, state, local, and federal regulatory agencies.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in health promotion, nutrition, health sciences, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, public health, public administration, health policy, health education, health communication, business, or closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Minimum 1 year work experience in Health Promotion, Campus Recreation, Public Health, Higher Education, Nutrition, Nursing, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.