What are the responsibilities and job description for the Holistic Health & Wellness Marketing Coordinator position at University of California, Riverside?
Position Information
Educational Requirements
Degree
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Requirement
Required
Degree
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public Health, or Business Administration
Requirement
Preferred
Experience Requirements
Experience
0 - 1 years of related experience.
Requirement
Required
Minimum Requirements
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details
Generic Scope
Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.
Custom Scope
Assists in marketing activities and responsibilities such as drafting promotional or marketing materials, working on marketing events, and conducting basic market research, etc. Activities and assignments are designed to expose incumbents to fundamental marketing concepts and principles.
Department Custom Scope
The Holistic Health & Wellness Marketing Coordinator will assist in a wide range of marketing and outreach activities designed to promote student health and wellness services at UC Riverside. Operating within the divisional umbrella of Holistic Health and Wellness—which comprehensively comprises five vital campus departments: Student Health Services (SHS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), SWIFT Crisis Mobile Response, Case Management, and The Well—the incumbent will ensure a cohesive and unified communication strategy across all wellness units. This is a two-year contract position. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Administrative Operations, the Coordinator will gain exposure to fundamental marketing concepts while actively supporting the stabilization period of our EPIC electronic health record system implementation. A primary focus will be ensuring all student-facing materials and digital footprints—including website development with a strict adherence to accessibility standards - are viewed and optimized through an empathetic student-patient/client lens. Additionally, the incumbent will play a hands-on role in designing and launching pilot program initiatives to expand the collective footprint of Holistic Health and Wellness across the UCR campus.
- Please be advised that applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for FULL consideration.** The Holistic Health & Wellness Marketing Coordinator will assist in a wide range of marketing and outreach activities designed to promote student health and wellness services at UC Riverside. Operating within the divisional umbrella of Holistic Health and Wellness—which comprehensively comprises five vital campus departments: Student Health Services (SHS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), SWIFT Crisis Mobile Response, Case Management, and The Well—the incumbent will ensure a cohesive and unified communication strategy across all wellness units. This is a two-year contract position. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Administrative Operations, the Coordinator will gain exposure to fundamental marketing concepts while actively supporting the stabilization period of our EPIC electronic health record system implementation. A primary focus will be ensuring all student-facing materials and digital footprints—including website development with a strict adherence to accessibility standards - are viewed and optimized through an empathetic student-patient/client lens. Additionally, the incumbent will play a hands-on role in designing and launching pilot program initiatives to expand the collective footprint of Holistic Health and Wellness across the UCR campus. Candidates may be required to submit a portfolio of work samples, such as writing, social media campaigns, presentation materials, promotional materials, and/or event plans, as part of the interview process. The full salary range for the Holistic Health & Wellness Marketing Coordinator is $53,100 - $89,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $60,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. On March 23, 2026, University of California recognized UAW as the exclusive representative of job code 007550 - MARKETING SPEC 1 under the newly created bargaining unit “Communication, Marketing, and Sales professionals” (CM).
Educational Requirements
Degree
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Requirement
Required
Degree
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public Health, or Business Administration
Requirement
Preferred
Experience Requirements
Experience
0 - 1 years of related experience.
Requirement
Required
Minimum Requirements
- Good organizational skills.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of marketing principles, strategies, techniques and practices.
- Familiarity with digital platforms and an interest in learning website accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, screen-reader friendliness).
- Basic knowledge of the campus and/or medical center, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to write from the perspective of a college student audience.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide empathetic, high-quality customer service.
- Prior experience or internship within a higher education setting (preferably at a UC campus).
- Familiarity with healthcare environments or student wellness topics.
- Experience using content management systems (CMS) and basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud).
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details
Generic Scope
Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.
Custom Scope
Assists in marketing activities and responsibilities such as drafting promotional or marketing materials, working on marketing events, and conducting basic market research, etc. Activities and assignments are designed to expose incumbents to fundamental marketing concepts and principles.
Department Custom Scope
The Holistic Health & Wellness Marketing Coordinator will assist in a wide range of marketing and outreach activities designed to promote student health and wellness services at UC Riverside. Operating within the divisional umbrella of Holistic Health and Wellness—which comprehensively comprises five vital campus departments: Student Health Services (SHS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), SWIFT Crisis Mobile Response, Case Management, and The Well—the incumbent will ensure a cohesive and unified communication strategy across all wellness units. This is a two-year contract position. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Administrative Operations, the Coordinator will gain exposure to fundamental marketing concepts while actively supporting the stabilization period of our EPIC electronic health record system implementation. A primary focus will be ensuring all student-facing materials and digital footprints—including website development with a strict adherence to accessibility standards - are viewed and optimized through an empathetic student-patient/client lens. Additionally, the incumbent will play a hands-on role in designing and launching pilot program initiatives to expand the collective footprint of Holistic Health and Wellness across the UCR campus.
Salary : $53,100 - $89,700