Total WellBeing Program Specialist
About The Position
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Total WellBeing Program Specialist will serve a key role within a small, collaborative Total WellBeing team within the Office of Human Resources. The position will focus on developing, promoting, and implementing a variety of virtual and in-person work-life and wellness programs and challenges designed to improve the health, well-being, and engagement of over 14,000 University employees. In close collaboration with the Senior Total WellBeing Manager, the Program Specialist will work to enhance existing wellness programs while independently creating new initiatives that address core areas such as work-life balance, healthy living, financial wellness, education benefits, and community service, with a focus on stress management and emotional and psychological health. This role will be responsible for supporting the Wellness Champions program, working with faculty and staff across the University to foster a greater culture of health and well-being throughout Carolina. The Program Specialist will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, within the University and community, to provide effective delivery of wellness resources and services, and assist with providing guidance, presentations, and ongoing communication to ensure that employees are informed, engaged, and utilizing the available wellness and discount programs. The Total WellBeing Program Specialist will utilize project management skills to ensure the successful planning and execution of wellness initiatives and resources, track outcomes, and continuously evaluate the effectiveness to drive employee engagement, improve employee well-being and job satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Program Development & Promotion: Design, implement, and actively promote wellness programs using evidence-based strategies to increase awareness, participation, and engagement across University employees.
- Partner Relations & Advocacy: Build and maintain strong relationships with University and community partners to ensure high-quality service delivery. Act as an advocate for wellness resources, providing guidance, and serving as a point of contact for employees, departments, and Schools/Divisions regarding wellness resources and programs.
- Communications: Develop and execute communication strategies to promote wellness initiatives, increase awareness, participation, and engagement across the University community through presentations, newsletters, emails, and MS Teams.
- Program Evaluation & Tracking: Develop surveys, track metrics (registration, participation, feedback), and analyze results to assess program effectiveness.
- Event Coordination & Facilitation: Plan and conduct health and wellness events and presentations, promoting ongoing engagement in the University’s wellness opportunities and resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
