What are the responsibilities and job description for the WELLNESS PROGRAM MANAGER position at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee?
WELLNESS PROGRAM MANAGER
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Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
Employees at UWM in the Department of Human Resources work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply!
Job Summary
The Employee Wellbeing and Engagement Manager facilitates and promotes health and wellness in the workplace including the management and coordination of a comprehensive employee wellness program. Performs program design and implementation as part of the health and wellness functions. Serves as a strategic partner to university leadership to develop strategies and solutions to address root causes of people related challenges and deliver positive employee experiences for enhanced employee engagement and retention. Provides expertise and contributes to efforts that focus on employee experience, wellbeing, engagement, retention, recruitment and employee development efforts.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
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Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive health and wellness programs for UWM employees and their families.
- Manage and maintain a total wellbeing program to reduce health risks and encourage healthy lifestyles including the development and execution of wellness curriculum, events, training, and education.
- Serve as a liaison between the university and internal/external stakeholders to host wellness programs.
- Establish relationships and consults with departments and employees to align efforts and reinforce a culture of wellness.
- Assist employees with personal concerns by providing recommendations and referrals for assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records and reports to track and assess employee participation, program incentives, and other relevant information.
- Assists with preparation of wellness budgets and grants.
- Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to health and wellness programs.
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Conduct research and regular assessments to evaluate wellness program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in health and wellness programs.
- Identify opportunities for program and process enhancements based on input from key stakeholders and employees.
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Assist with the development of an employee wellness strategic plan and objectives by reviewing and analyzing trends, data metrics and recommendations to achieve wellness goals.
- Identify short-term and long-term goals for wellness programs to align with strategic objectives
- Develop strategic wellness initiatives to promote employee involvement
- Implement the wellness strategic plan and manage program to achieve goals and objectives
- Collaborate with schools/colleges/divisions to design, champion and advise on implementation for high-impact people initiatives to increase employee engagement, improve employee wellbeing, increase employee retention and drive positive organizational outcomes.
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Partner with university leadership on cultural transformation as well as serving as a key resource on human resources and university strategic people initiatives.
- Provide coaching and advisement to leaders across the organization on best practices for achieving employee performance improvement
- Assist in defining strategies that cultivate a culture of wellbeing and increase employee engagement and retention.
- Collaborate with the HR team members on addressing issues that arise from consultation with leaders and employees.
- Assist with the development of strategic communications including a regular schedule of health and wellness communications.
- Provide leadership for employee engagement surveys for schools/colleges/divisions including communication, results reporting, data interpretation/analysis and advisement on action plan development.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in human resources, health and wellness field, psychology, counseling, social work, other health related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least two years of demonstrated experience in wellness program development, administration and/or execution
- Experience in public speaking, delivering programs and/or conducting training
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in human resources, health and wellness field, psychology, counseling, social work, other health related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional certification in wellness, health promotion, or related fields
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in wellness program development, administration and execution
- Experience in data analysis and program evaluation
- Experience working in higher education, government, or other complex organization
- Demonstrated experience managing diverse cross-functional project teams
- Demonstrated experience collaborating and managing relationships with multiple client stakeholders in a dynamic environment
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
- A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
- A resume
- A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39762 by the application deadline date of December 15th, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu.
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWMs Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWMs Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39761
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