Wellness Coordinator-Center for Health Education and Wellness- UTK

The Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville (UTK) is hiring 3 Wellness Coordinators to cover three focus areas: Alcohol and Other Drugs Misuse Prevention (AOD), Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP), and Student General Health and Wellness (GHW).

The Alcohol and Other Drug Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating individual and population level comprehensive alcohol and other drug prevention strategies and services. They will collaborate with campus partners, community organizations, and government agencies, design educational materials, and deliver training sessions on substance abuse prevention.

The Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Collegiate Recovery Program’s mission and strategy. They provide program planning, and resource identification for students in recovery. The role also involves developing programming and education to assist in reducing stigma that surrounds students that may need recovery services.

The General Health and Wellness Coordinator will utilize data collected from campus-wide health assessments to develop and maintain population-level programing and resources to meet the students’ health and wellness needs. Using evidence-informed strategies to systematically address a wide range of topics following the 8-dimensions of wellness model.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

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Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field
• Experience: One year of related health promotion work experience (2 yr graduate assistantship equals 1 yr experience).
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge to conceptualize health promotion in the context of higher education; Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, behavior change, and population-based theories and models; Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to students and assess its applicability and utility for effectiveness on a particular setting; Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed health promotion programs/initiatives; Written/oral/interpersonal communication skills.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Experience doing health promotion and prevention work in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of national best practices of health promotion within higher education

Work Location

• This position is on-site at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville Campus.

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR08
• Anticipated hiring range: Commensurate with education and experience
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Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit their complete applications before June 20, 2025.

About The College/Department/Division The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

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