Coordinator for Healthy Student Organizations (HECII)

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

1d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the various healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an accredited on-campus mental health facility dedicated to supporting the well-being of UT Austin students. CMHC offers a range of services, including assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services. The Longhorn Wellness Center is the health promotion unit servicing University Health Services and Counseling and Mental Health Center. Staff focuses on educating students about priority college health issues by hosting workshops and events, creating new tools, and collaborating with the campus community to enhance overall well-being. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose This role powers campus well‑being by igniting strong partnerships with student organizations and residence life communities. You’ll champion wellness culture at UT Austin by creating high impact programs, energizing student leaders, and bringing evidence based health promotion to life across campus. You’ll help student groups thrive, support core Longhorn Wellness Center initiatives, and support students, faculty and staff build a healthier, more connected Longhorn community.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in public health, health education, higher education, social work, or related field or equivalent experience
2 years of full-time (post-Bachelors) experience directly related to duties/responsibilities of this position.
Extensive knowledge of and experience working on issues surrounding health promotion, harm reduction, and/or culture change.
Demonstrated experience in building partnerships, strategic planning, and/or project management.
Ability to manage multiple complex job duties and project-based work.
High level organizational skills.
Knowledge of current/emerging college health issues, intervention methods, health behavior change theories, ecological framework, and/or evidence-based practices.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in relevant field.
Experience in public health program planning
Extensive experience in project management.
Extensive experience in coalition building.
Expertise in evidence based public health strategies that support college student health.
Demonstrated ability in core areas of health promotion, public health program planning, and assessment/evaluation.
Work experience within a higher education setting or with the college student population.
Certified Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credentialed.

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Engagement with Health & Well Being Student Organizations Develop and implement a strategic engagement plan that strengthens relationships with health focused student organizations and supports their wellness efforts. Provide consultation, training, and resources to help student groups integrate well‑being into their programming. Be the first point of contact on health and wellness related matters for student organizations. Maintain an up to date database of student organization engagement and represent the Longhorn Wellness Center at events to build visibility, trust, and meaningful campus partnerships.
Develop Well Being Initiatives for Student Organizations Lead the Well being in Student Organizations program by creating toolkits, trainings, and consultation opportunities that help student leaders embed wellness into their groups. Serve as the primary liaison to Sorority and Fraternity Life and integrate evidence‑based public health strategies into student organization programming. Develop wellness resources, coordinate leadership retreats or summits, track engagement and outcomes, and collaborate with the Dean of Students Student Organizations unit to strengthen and expand wellness efforts across the student organization community.
Partner with resident life students and staff to Enhance Student Well being Work alongside University Housing and Dining to bring health and wellbeing into the heart of residential life. Identify training opportunities for student and professional staff, create ready to use wellness tools for resident assistants, and explore collaborations with living learning communities. Cultivate relationships and engage with residence hall leaders—including hall councils, and Residence Assistants—to support a culture of well‑being where students live and build community.
Support Health Promotion Programs Across LWC’s Core Issue Areas Contribute to the development and delivery of health promotion initiatives focused on LWC’s core topics, including social connection, suicide prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, stress, sleep, and healthy sexuality. Build collaborative relationships with campus and community partners and participate in committees to advance shared wellness goals. Develop evidence informed program plans with clear objectives and evaluation strategies, use assessment data to guide improvements, and prepare budgets and funding proposals for emerging needs.
Supervise Student Staff, Interns, and Project Teams Recruit, train, and mentor student staff and interns. Provide regular guidance and oversee undergraduate and graduate student project teams contributing to health promotion efforts.
Administrative & Additional Responsibilities Participate in team meetings, staff development, and university committees. Pursue grant opportunities, support fundraising for suicide prevention, represent UT Austin at professional conferences, and assist with additional duties as needed. Perform additional duties as needed to support the mission and momentum of the Longhorn Wellness Center.