Assistant Director of Well-Being Programs
Assistant Director of Well-Being Programs
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Department: University Life
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category:Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type:FullTime
Work Schedule:Fulltime (1.0 FTE 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax VA
Workplace Type:Hybrid Eligible
Salary:Salary range starting in the low $60ks commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check:Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the Center for the Advancement of WellBeing (CWB) is to catalyze human wellbeing by promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality purpose resilience and engagement. As an interdisciplinary center at George Mason University we are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in a world of complexity and uncertainty. CWB offerings include programs and resources for students faculty and staff along with executive education programs for organizations agencies and individuals. George Mason University is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia. Rooted in Masons diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting work that is meaningful and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
About the Position:
The Assistant Director of WellBeing Programs in the Center for the Advancement of WellBeing serves the campus community through wellbeing programs and resources specifically targeted to student populations and assisting with initiatives for faculty and staff. Reporting to the Director of WellBeing Programs the Assistant Director takes a lead role in creating and sustaining collaborations and partnerships with a wide range of departments and units across the university.
Responsibilities:
- Designs manages and delivers wellbeing programs resources and learning experiences for graduate and undergraduate students throughout the year with an emphasis on fall and spring semester programming to include an annual welcome event;
- Develops programming grounded in the science of wellbeing utilizing an inclusive approach to engage and appeal to the universitys diverse campus community;
- Coordinates wellbeing student outreach in collaboration with communications and marketing team members;
- Collaborates with university partners (e.g. Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement Mason Recreation Student Health Services Counseling & Psychological Services Student Support and Advocacy Contemporary Student Services Student Involvement and Office of International Programs and Services) in the design and delivery of wellbeing programs and resources for students faculty and staff;
- Represents CWB on the New Student and Family Programs Stakeholders group and ensures representation of CWB at tabling events including all summer and winter orientations and the two big Admissions events (Fall Premiere and Spring Preview);
- Works with the Executive Director Director of WellBeing Programs and other CWB staff to design implement and lead universitywide wellbeing initiatives and plans departmental strategic direction programs and initiatives;
- Manages wellbeing needs assessment activities and contributes to departmental assessment and data reporting activities; and
- Coleads the campuswide Mason Chooses Kindness initiative to include coleading regular meetings organizing retreats managing the annual Ambassador nomination and recognition process leading efforts for World Kindness Day and Intentional Kindness Day and managing ongoing communication to all stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience working in higher education;
- Experience working with diverse student populations in diverse settings and tailoring programs for diverse groups;
- Experience in designing implementing and evaluating programs;
- Experience in developing collaborative relationships in a higher education setting;
- Knowledge of the science of wellbeing from theoretical and practical perspectives;
- Knowledge of lived experiences approaches and their connections to wellbeing;
- Ability to design implement and evaluate programs;
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships in a higher education setting;
- Ability to function independently and collaboratively as a team member and to lead teams;
- Effective program planning and organizational skills;
- Proficiency in software such as Canva Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite; and
- Proficiency in social media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience in higher education typically obtained in 3 years;
- Experience in wellbeing programming and education typically obtained in 3 years;
- Creative flexible and resourceful with ability to contribute positively in a team setting and work with diverse groups;
- Knowledgeable about assessment strategies and ability to develop and evaluate program outcomes; and
- Demonstrated skillset in coordinating universitywide initiatives and programs.
This position is not eligible for international visa sponsorship.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must apply forAssistant Director of WellBeing Programs at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a resume and cover letter for review.
Posting Open Date:March 7 2025
For Full Consideration Apply by:March 21 2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
