Wellness Navigator University Staff Temporary Employee University Health and Counseling Services

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The Department of University Health and Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Wellness Navigator (Professional Consultant TE010). This position will work on-site at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rock County Campus in Janesville WI.

This position will be a temporary 1-year position with possibility of renewal based on funding and program needs.

Job Details:

The University of WisconsinWhitewater seeks a highly motivated professional to serve as a USTE focused on student wellness outreach and mental health support. This position will play a critical role in advancing campus-wide wellbeing initiatives including suicide prevention telehealth implementation and resource promotion with dedicated support for the Rock County campus in Janesville WI.

Primary Responsibilities:

Wellness Outreach & Programming:

• Coordinate implement and evaluate campus wellness initiatives with a particular emphasis on suicide prevention and mental health promotion.

• Support the delivery and expansion of Recognize Respond Refer training and other prevention programming.

• Develop and disseminate health and wellness communications to students faculty and staff via print materials presentations workshops wellbeing campaigns social media campaigns and cross-departmental collaborations.

Telehealth Services Rollout:

• Assist with the implementation and promotion of contracted telehealth services (Mantra).

• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate telehealth access into existing student support systems.

• Serve as a point of contact for student and staff inquiries related to telehealth resources.

Rock County Campus Support:

• Coordinate outreach programming and student support related to wellness and mental health at the Rock County campus.

• Ensure consistent connection between Rock County and Whitewater campus wellness and counseling services.

• Collaborate with faculty staff and student leaders to tailor resources to Rock Countys needs.

• Assist with Coordination of CARE and Conduct Concerns

• Assist Rock County campus students with case management of resource referrals

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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University Health and Counseling Services

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this USTEposition is $27.94/hr with the ability to work up to 1040 hours within a 12 month period. This position anticipates working approximately 3days per week on the Rock County Campus during the academic year

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in public health counseling social work psychology student affairs or related field required.

• Demonstrated experience with health education student wellness or outreach programming.

• Knowledge of suicide prevention mental health promotion and campus-based wellness strategies.

• Strong organizational communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to engage effectively with diverse student populations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered.This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Name and contact information for threeprofessionalreferences

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or.

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Ann Dudzek

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by December 14th 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. . Application materials will be evaluated when operational needs warrant hiring and the most qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.