What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator I position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Program Coordinator I
Requisition Number
RE54080
Department Name
3J522:Health and Wellness
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position may require sitting for extended periods of time and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday: typical of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Job Summary
The UK Health and Wellness mission is to improve and maintain the health and well-being of the University community – employees, retirees and their spouses. This position plays a key role in advancing a culture of well‑being across the university and UK HealthCare by leading the Well‑Being Champion (WBC) Initiative, providing program direction, onboarding, and ongoing support to champions who implement well-being initiatives within their colleges/units/departments. This position consults with colleges, units and clinics to assess needs and deliver tailored presentations, retreats, and well‑being experiences that support faculty and staff.
In this role, the individual manages daily operations, event coordination, funding processes, program evaluations, and data reporting to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based well‑being programming.
The position also serves as a liaison to UK HealthCare clinics, supporting provider education, referral coordination, and onboarding of new Exercise is Medicine (EIM) sites.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess motivational interviewing skills; Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Adobe Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and Qualtrics.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s Degree in Health Education/Promotion, Public Health, Health Communications or other health related field.
Experience working with healthcare providers and various units. Experience with audio/video editing software.
Deadline To Apply
04/24/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Program Coordinator I
Requisition Number
RE54080
Department Name
3J522:Health and Wellness
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position may require sitting for extended periods of time and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday: typical of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Job Summary
The UK Health and Wellness mission is to improve and maintain the health and well-being of the University community – employees, retirees and their spouses. This position plays a key role in advancing a culture of well‑being across the university and UK HealthCare by leading the Well‑Being Champion (WBC) Initiative, providing program direction, onboarding, and ongoing support to champions who implement well-being initiatives within their colleges/units/departments. This position consults with colleges, units and clinics to assess needs and deliver tailored presentations, retreats, and well‑being experiences that support faculty and staff.
In this role, the individual manages daily operations, event coordination, funding processes, program evaluations, and data reporting to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based well‑being programming.
The position also serves as a liaison to UK HealthCare clinics, supporting provider education, referral coordination, and onboarding of new Exercise is Medicine (EIM) sites.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess motivational interviewing skills; Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Adobe Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and Qualtrics.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s Degree in Health Education/Promotion, Public Health, Health Communications or other health related field.
Experience working with healthcare providers and various units. Experience with audio/video editing software.
Deadline To Apply
04/24/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $17 - $28