Program Administrator, Student Wellness

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

23h • $25 - $33

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The last day to submit an application for this position is March 5 by 11:59pm MST. Program Administrator, Student Wellness Student Wellness and Facility Services energizes campus life through six dynamic areas—Facility Services, Intramurals, Wellness Programs, Extramural Sports, Outdoors Unlimited, and SWELL Courses—united by a bold vision: empowering every student to live a healthy, active lifestyle. The Student Wellness Program Administrator plays a key role in advancing this mission by leading engaging wellness initiatives across the six dimensions of wellness (Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, and Financial), coordinating events, promoting resources, identifying emerging needs, and building strong campus partnerships. As a valued member of the Student Wellness professional team reporting to the Wellness Wise/Marketing Manager, this role has meaningful impact on student well-being and success. Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours per week.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree or two years’ work experience in recreation/wellness and/or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Recreation Management & Youth Leadership, Exercise Science & Wellness, Student Affairs or related field plus two years professional work experience in project management and/or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead wellness programs and events (e.g., Wellness Week, Lazy Iron Man, Midnight Madness) that support holistic student development.
• Manage YFitness operations and oversee the Fitness Trainer Internship program, including scheduling, hiring, training, and supervision.
• Develop innovative initiatives that promote the six dimensions of wellness and advocate for student well-being across campus.
• Coordinate outreach and partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to expand engagement and impact.
• Assess program effectiveness, conduct research, and apply current wellness trends and standards to improve initiatives.
• Align marketing and outreach efforts with departmental branding across digital and physical platforms.
• Oversee website, social media, signage, and overall visual identity.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a student creative team to execute marketing strategies.
• Build collaborative relationships with campus and community partners to strengthen promotion efforts.
• Represent and promote Student Wellness at key campus events and orientations.

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level