Associate Director of Wellness

Reporting to the Senior Director of Counseling and Wellness, the Associate Director of Wellness Services assists the Director with coordination, delivery, and evaluation of Counseling & Wellness Center services and programs.

The Associate Director of Wellness plays a critical leadership role within the Counseling and Wellness Services, providing oversight and strategic direction for campus health, wellbeing and prevention initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director of Counseling and Wellness, this position assists in developing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating holistic wellness programs and services that promote student health, safety, and academic success.

This position directly supervises three professional staff members who lead core areas of campus wellness and prevention:

• Basic Needs Navigator – Provides case management to students with unmet basic needs and oversees the campus food pantry system.

The Associate Director is responsible for supporting and guiding these roles, ensuring the successful implementation of programming, effective resource delivery, and strategic alignment with institutional goals and student wellness needs.

Additionally, the Associate Director will take a key role in implementing the Student Wellbeing Initiative, a core priority within the university’s strategic plan. This includes collaborating with campus partners to develop sustainable strategies that enhance student wellbeing across academic, social, emotional, financial, and physical dimensions of health.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $70,000. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Conditions of employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment
https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

After starting employment, employees will complete required training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, student affairs, health promotion, health education, health

policy, health communications, or related field.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in wellness education, prevention, or working with

college students in a higher education setting.

• One (1) year of supervisory or management experience overseeing professional staff,

students, or interns.

• Demonstrated ability to assess needs, implement wellness programs, and evaluate their

effectiveness.

• Demonstrated culturally responsive approach that supports the diverse needs and identities

of students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, student affairs, health promotion, health education, health

policy, health communications, or related field.

• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience overseeing professional staff,

students, or interns.

• Advanced certification such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified

Health Education Specialist (MCHES) or Certified in Public Health (CPH).

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

• Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  

• Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  

• Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  

• Mission Statement Response - EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?

Leadership and Supervision (40%)

• Provide direct supervision and support to the Health Education Coordinator, Drug and

Alcohol Prevention Coordinator, and Basic Needs Navigator.

• Support the strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of wellness programs

across health education, substance misuse prevention, and basic needs support.

• Lead and coordinate strategies of the Student Wellbeing Initiative outlined in the university’s

strategic plan, including developing goals, measuring outcomes, and supporting cross-
campus implementation.

• Take a leadership role in the development and implementation of evidence-based health

promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services based on campus needs and priorities

• Establish the strategic direction— in consultation with the coordinators— of signature

programs like the peer education program, Health Hut, CWS outreach, wellbeing coaching,
and student-driven health communication content development.

• Stay current with trends in college health and wellness and educate the campus community

accordingly.

• Serve on university-wide and/or divisional committees related to wellness, prevention, and

student support.

Campus Collaboration and Program Delivery (60%)

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop, plan, and deliver

comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.

• Participate in campus-wide events and coordinate outreach strategies that promote student

wellness. Serve as a visible campus and community liaison for health and prevention
programming.

• Support and expand the digital presence of Counseling and Wellness Services, including

website content and social media outreach.

• Facilitate strategic partnerships with departments that serve diverse and underserved

student populations to improve access and address health equity.

• Lead assessment and data-informed decision-making processes to measure the impact of

wellness strategies and share results with university stakeholders.

• Support new student orientation, large-scale wellness campaigns, and annual student

engagement events to promote resource awareness.

• Oversee the creation and dissemination of digital and written content on wellness topics.

Ensure Counseling and Wellness Services maintains a dynamic online presence that reaches
diverse student audiences.