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Iowa State University Wellbeing Program Specialist in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Wellbeing Program Specialist
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Degree in Health Promotion, Community Health, Worksite Well-being, Learning & Development and/or related field
Experience coordinating employee well-being programs
Experience that demonstrates explaining well-being service to employees
Experience with facilitating or leading employee groups
Experience with Microsoft Office; specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Coaching certification
Job Description:
Summary Provides well-being opportunities and education through programming leadership, delivery, consultation, technical assistance, and support. Example of Duties
Offers comprehensive and complex programming to support long-term changes in well-being.
Functions as an effective educator using innovative and creative approaches.
Establishes, organizes, and facilitates networks and coalitions at the local and area level to build community capacity.
Consults with departments regarding well-being programs.
Gathers data and participates in the analysis of employee well-being issues and trends.
Answers questions regarding Adventure 2 eligibility, plan design, and other matters related to the well-being program.
Communicate and interact with well-being vendors as well as health plan providers.
Organizes and prepares materials for meetings, events, programs, workshops, and speaking engagements.
Administers the ISU Wellbeing website. Updates key information and program details as needed and is involved in all aspects of well-being and Adventure 2 program communications.
Maintains program data and outcomes for ISU Wellbeing reports and metrics.
Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 30, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS807
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: April 18, 2024
Posting Close Date:May 1, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14509
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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