Program Coordinator, Health Promotion and Wellness Services

Department: University Health Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $55000 - $62000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

May 20 2026; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload a current resume or CV that includes dates of employment.
You will be asked to provide responses within the application relating to your qualifications.
You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three professional references. A current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed) is preferred. Candidates will be notified before any references are contacted.

Department Summary

The Division of Student Life supports the universitys academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios the Office of the Dean of Students Experiential Learning & Engagement Health & Wellbeing and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services Erb Memorial Union Physical Education & Recreation Parent and Family Programs Major Student Events (Commencement Homecoming University Day) Fraternity and Sorority Life Counseling Health Promotion Community and Belonging Student Government Engagement & Success Student Conduct and Community Standards and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.

University Health Services (UHS) is a nationally accredited (AAAHC) multispecialty outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to meeting students as they are where they are and how they are then collaborating with them to build mental and physical resiliency so they can take on the world! We are also committed to caring for our staff and maintaining a healthy thriving work environment that fosters a sense of belonging for each of us.

University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity equity inclusion social justice and belonging through action including being intentional about recruiting a diverse candidate pool that reflects the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator serves as a vital key member of the Health Promotion & Wellness Services (HPWS) team at University Health Services (UHS). The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall operational and organizational needs of the Duck Nest wellness center through supporting its facility programs services and engaging stakeholders.

The Program Coordinator provides supervision and administrative support for health promotion efforts occurring in the newly renovated Duck Nest wellness center. The Duck Nest wellness center operates as a safe welcoming and inclusive environment focused on providing students resources and programming. This is accomplished in collaboration with students faculty staff and community partners. This position is responsible for working closely with student employees interns and other stakeholders requiring strong skills in organization leadership coalition building collaboration mentorship and shared governance. The Duck Nest wellness center is organized within University Health Services though operations and facilities including emergency preparedness are under the Department of Physical Education & Recreation requiring the Program Coordinator to take direction from multiple sources.

The Program Coordinator will be supporting communication and programming efforts of the Duck Nest. This position will support education and training of student peer educators interns and other stakeholders including organizing staffing needs securing supplies scheduling programs and supporting all parties to accomplish the goals of the wellness center.

The Program Coordinator will serve as a nimble and flexible colleague often responding to change and making sound decisions aligned with policies and student wellbeing. The Program Coordinator will utilize best-practice approaches to create provide and coordinate including an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to health equity. This position reports to the Director of Health Promotion & Wellness Services.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition employee must be in compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening measles and mumps (MMR) seasonal flu hepatitis B and other immunization requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent education and experience
One year of professional experience in public health health education public health policy health promotion or related field

Professional Competencies

Communication skills that contribute to successful collaborations with students faculty staff alumni and community members
Ability to coordinate health-related programs and/or activities
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
Operational and space management skills
Data and documentation skills
Time and priority management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in supervising coaching or coordinating student employees
Experience in planning and coordinating health-related programs
Two years of professional experience in student services student affairs educational healthcare a Dean of Students office or a related area on a college campus
Direct experience supporting diverse student populations applying equity-minded inclusive practices in programming and space management
Experience managing programmatic budgets and using data to guide programming decisions and budget allocations
Bachelors degree in public health health education public health policy health promotion liberal arts/humanities or related field

FLSA Exempt:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please email us or call .

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