Wellness Program Manager jobs in Las Vegas, NV

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Job Description

Nevada State University (NSU) invites applications for the position of Student Wellness Manager. The Student Wellness Manager will focus on promoting holistic student wellness through providing early support and follow-up for complex situations involving students of concern and manages resources relevant to Student Wellness services. In addition, the Student Wellness Manager will develop and lead programs, trainings, and workshops for faculty, staff, and students that support holistic student development and success.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSU is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSU, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities

Overall program management of Student Wellness:

• Case Management - providing direct support and case management for students referred to the Student Wellness Team or who seek services.
• Develop and manage outreach and/or trainings to the campus community about student wellness and the resources available.
• Oversees the campus food pantry and manages inventory, requests donations, and otherwise ensures it has appropriate items available.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral resources (e.g. - community social services agencies) within the local community; facilitate relationships with off-campus agencies and resources to connect students to long-term support.
• Manage content development and promotion of NSU Student Wellness webpage and social media.
• Serve as leader of the CARE team and member of BIT (Behavior Intervention Team).
• Budgetary responsibilities.
• Coordinate, track, and report student wellness outreach events.
• Prepares reports, statistics, assessments, evaluations, etc. documenting Student Wellness services usage.
• Serve as a representative of Student Wellness on campus and community-based committees.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Rehab Counseling, or closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience working in higher education setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated experience in case management and resource support/coordination.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSU does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Rehab Counseling, or closely related field.
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing training/workshops for key stakeholders.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $50,000. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSU employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSU and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nsc.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
12/31/2023

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State College does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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