Do you enjoy designing and implementing innovative wellness programs that enhance employee health and engagement? Would you like to collaborate with campus partners to promote work-life balance and well-being initiatives?
If so, University Human Resources (UHR) with Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Senior Well-Being Specialist! This position will be classified as a Wellness Program Specialist III.
What You'll Do:
Design and implement programs that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Evaluate program effectiveness using metrics and analytics; recommend improvements.
Organize and oversee wellness events and workshops; collaborate with vendors and partners.
Promote a culture of wellness through communications, marketing, and engagement strategies.
Plan, develop, and distribute regular communications following best practices in marketing and engagement.
Coordinate vendor relationships and ensure integration of wellness platforms (e.g., Adventure2).
Plan and execute educational programs and special events (e.g., flu clinics, level-up awards).
Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support wellness initiatives.
Consult with departments on engagement and retention strategies; share data and best practices.
Maintain knowledge of health and wellness trends and apply insights to programs.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.