Employee Wellness Specialist I

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Wellness Specialist I performs entry-level specialist duties and provides program support for the Texas A&M University employee wellness program. This role involves assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of wellness programs and services. The specialist will collaborate with the wellness team and campus partners to foster a culture of employee well-being, improve engagement, and retention. Responsibilities include coordinating communications, maintaining program files and budgets, researching industry trends, and serving as a point of contact for program information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field such as Health Education, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience required.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
Commitment to health and wellness.
This position is security sensitive.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous Texas A&M University employee wellness program work or volunteer experience.
Some experience coordinating health, wellness, or engagement programs.
Experience leading personal interest related classes.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
CPR and/or Group Fitness Instructor Certification.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services.
Supports other Employee Wellness Specialists and Assistant Director to plan and develop specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.
Works collaboratively with the Wellness and Engagement Communications Coordinator to coordinate specialized program communications and marketing materials.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents.
Creates, establishes, and maintains program files, databases, correspondence, and program materials.
Must be in compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU regulations and procedures.
Works collaboratively with the wellness and engagement team and its campus/community partners to creatively utilize targeted wellness programs and activities that cultivate a culture of employee well-being and improve employee engagement and retention.
Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.
Serves as the first point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to requests for program information via the shared email inbox, wellness app, and/or social media.
Monitors and communicates with employees via the direct wellness and engagement email account.
Assists in researching industry wellness and engagement programs.
Stays abreast and maintains knowledge of wellness and engagement trends, updates, and best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May instruct at least one group exercise, specialty class, or movement section each week.