Director, Wellness & Health Coaching

The Ohio State University

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Wellness and Health Coaching provides leadership for the strategy, operations, and fiscal oversight of all Wellness and Health Coaching Services. He/she possesses a wellness, well-being, and population health philosophy along with operating principles that serve as the foundation of the programs which its aim is to empower Ohio State University faculty and staff to reach their health potential and optimal state of well-being. In addition, the role facilitates innovative programs and services that promote a healthy workplace culture for a multi-generational workforce with onsite and remote workspaces. The Director applies his/her clinical and business knowledge and work experience to operate the wellness and health coaching services efficiently and leads to a viable wellness business for the OSU Health Plan. The Director works collaboratively with both internal and external constituents throughout OSU to advance programming and strives to operate the program with High Reliable Organization (HRO) principles. Oversees a staff of 26-32 nurses and seven health coaches along with six direct reports and a budget of over $2 million. The Director of Wellness & Health Coaching provides leadership for population health and well-being operations, including strategic planning, clinical and lifestyle behavior change program development, staff leadership, and performance management. The role is responsible for advancing OSU Health Plan priorities through data-driven, evidence-based initiatives that improve health outcomes, enhance member engagement, and support healthcare value. Cross-functional operational initiatives are a critical component of this role on a routine basis. The Director collaborates with OSU Health Plan, University Human Resources, and Your Plan for Health (YP4H), Wexner Medical Center, Buckeye Wellness, and Gabbe Health & Well-Being partners to develop and implement population health strategies focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, behavioral health, health equity, health literacy, and whole-person well-being. Using clinical, claims, and engagement data, the Director identifies population health needs, develops targeted interventions, measures outcomes, and drives continuous improvement. The Director serves as a leader, mentor, and strategic partner while promoting innovation, value-based care, and sustainable population health outcomes

Requirements

Minimum of 7-year experience in disease care management, health care business management and wellness operation including wellness education
Prior history of management is required
Experience in leading operation to achieve national clinical standards
Possesses excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Possesses negotiation skills with businesses
Past experience in evidence-based model of improvement
Has track records of implementing Lean operation improvement
Experience in health plan or health insurance preferred
Knowledgeable in nutrition, exercise, stress management, tobacco cessation intervention, chronic condition management and health coaching models
Proficient in public presentation and Microsoft Office and other database computer skills
Strong analytical skills to proficiently utilizing data translating into process improvement and management
Demonstrates strong leadership trait
Demonstrates a strong track record in innovative operational programming skills
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
Current Ohio RN license required
Valid Ohio driver license

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing preferred
Certified Health Coaching preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the strategy, operations, and fiscal oversight of all Wellness and Health Coaching Services.
Empowers Ohio State University faculty and staff to reach their health potential and optimal state of well-being.
Facilitates innovative programs and services that promote a healthy workplace culture for a multi-generational workforce with onsite and remote workspaces.
Operates the wellness and health coaching services efficiently and leads to a viable wellness business for the OSU Health Plan.
Works collaboratively with both internal and external constituents throughout OSU to advance programming.
Strives to operate the program with High Reliable Organization (HRO) principles.
Provides leadership for population health and well-being operations, including strategic planning, clinical and lifestyle behavior change program development, staff leadership, and performance management.
Advances OSU Health Plan priorities through data-driven, evidence-based initiatives that improve health outcomes, enhance member engagement, and support healthcare value.
Collaborates with OSU Health Plan, University Human Resources, and Your Plan for Health (YP4H), Wexner Medical Center, Buckeye Wellness, and Gabbe Health & Well-Being partners to develop and implement population health strategies focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, behavioral health, health equity, health literacy, and whole-person well-being.
Identifies population health needs, develops targeted interventions, measures outcomes, and drives continuous improvement using clinical, claims, and engagement data.
Serves as a leader, mentor, and strategic partner while promoting innovation, value-based care, and sustainable population health outcomes.