Wellbeing in Learning Environments Project Coordinator

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

4d•CA$5,965 - CA$8,573•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the UBC Office of Wellbeing Strategy (OWS), the Wellbeing in Learning Environments Project Coordinator contributes to the goals of the OWS and partner staff units through Wellbeing in Learning Environments projects and initiatives. This position is critical to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health and wellbeing initiatives. The role will work closely with the Wellbeing Strategic Initiatives Project Manager to support UBC in embed wellbeing in learning environments to enhance student and instructor wellbeing. The project coordinator is guided by the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities & Colleges and UBC's Wellbeing Strategic Framework within the context of the University's Strategic Plan.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

Working towards or have completed a master's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent lived experience preferred.
Passionate and knowledge about health and wellbeing, health equity and an eagerness to learn more about these topic areas. This could be demonstrated by previous experience/education, course-based research and experiential learning, and/or lived experiences.
Knowledge and understanding of issues that impact health and wellbeing of students and instructors, and familiarity with University policies and procedures and resources is an asset.
Excellent organizational and time management skills including goal setting, attention to detail, problem solving, project planning, and management.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
Previous experience building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues, peers, and stakeholders within and outside familiar communities.
Previous experience leading projects, including with multiple collaborators.
Experience in distilling large amounts of information into succinct, accurate, and resonant reporting an asset.
Demonstrated flexibility and a positive attitude when working in complex and changing situations.
Acknowledges, reflects upon and challenges one’s own biases and assumptions.
Fosters a learning and growth mindset in self.
Ability to assess own performance and regularly report on project status.
Ability to take initiative independently, exercise sound judgment, and work well under pressure.
Strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and other work productivity software.
Ability to adapt during busy work periods and manage time with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and scoping of targeted health promotion initiatives, including literature reviews and environmental scans, with a focus on synthesizing findings and developing actionable recommendations.
Plan, facilitate, summarize and draft recommendations from dialogue sessions, committees and/or focus groups alongside staff and faculty partners.
Review and interpret data and communicating findings and recommendations through reports and/or presentations.
Lead projects as part of the Wellbeing in Learning Environments plan in collaboration with staff units and academic departments e.g., the Faculty Wellbeing Champions recognition event.
Create and update content for Wellbeing in Learning Environments website including faculty wellbeing stories/profiles, events and workshops, and develop and deliver content for educational sessions.
Conducts planning for faculty members and staff within the Teaching and Wellbeing Community of Practice, including membership expansion, engagement and project implementation.
Develops, implements and evaluates new programs and projects within the WLE portfolio and plan, paying attention to the local context and needs of the institution.
Develops positive and collaborative working relationships with professional staff, instructors, student staff, and student leaders regarding the development of events, activities, and projects.
Develops inspirational storytelling initiatives of promising practices supporting wellbeing in learning environments.
Plans and implements evaluation methods for projects by drafting data collection tools, coordinating data collection and analysis, and writing summary reports.
Gathers data and identifies key findings for reporting to UBC leadership including, but not limited to, Student Health and Wellbeing; Health, Wellbeing and Benefits; and for other associated UBC reports (e.g. Wellbeing Annual Report, Annual Sustainability Report).
Leads other projects depending on personal interest and the priorities of the team.
If capacity, interest and funding allow, engage with the broader wellbeing network through events, conferences, and presentations.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

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UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.
An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].