Student Wellness Manager

Student Wellness Manager

Requisition Number:

RE50084

Department Name:

8H000:College of Engineering

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

45

Salary Range:

$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education:

MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience:

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification:

None.

Physical Requirements:

Long periods of standing or sitting.

Shift:

MondayFriday; 8:00 am 5:00 pm (40 hours per week).

Job Summary:

The College of Engineering seeks a skilled and motivated professional to serve as the Student Wellness Manager . This position, funded through an NSF grant, plays a pivotal role in promoting student well-being, fostering a supportive culture, and integrating mental health resources into engineering education. We are looking for a highly organized leader with a background in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field, who also has strong logistics and project management skills. While formal training as a counseling psychologist is not required, the role offers opportunities to gain experience in student support and engagement around well-being.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to
develop rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, with the ability to take initiative
in improving wellness programs and services.
- Commitment to student well-being, ensuring that programs provide
meaningful support to students navigating academic stress and other
challenges.
- Ability to balance direct student support with program coordination, ensuring
both individualized student care and large-scale wellness initiatives are
effectively managed.
- Experience in program development and evaluation, using data to improve
services and demonstrate impact.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience:

- Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, higher education, public health, or engineering education).- Previous experience in student wellness, mental health advocacy, higher education, or program coordination.- Experience developing and facilitating mental health, well-being, or resilience-based programs for students, faculty, or staff.- Strong ability to communicate mental health and wellness topics in an engaging and accessible way to students, faculty, and staff.- Experience managing outreach efforts, newsletters, websites, or other communication platforms related to student support services.- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, including engineering, counseling psychology, student success, and administrative units.- Capacity to work effectively under pressure, navigating complex and sensitive mental health conversations with professionalism and empathy.- Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to develop and track program goals, collect and analyze data, and implement assessment strategies for wellness initiatives.- Ability to build and maintain partnerships with campus mental health services, student organizations, and external stakeholders.

Deadline to Apply:

05/04/2025

Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.