Human Resources

Student Wellness Coordinator

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Department: Ctr Student Mental Health Wellbeing
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Student Affairs
Applications Close: Eastern Standard Time

Ensured Consideration Date: January 21, 2026

Sub Department:

 

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Student Wellness Coordinator to work closely with the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being (CSMHW) outreach team. The coordinator’s focus is on educating students on physical health, nutrition, sleep hygiene, social norms, healthy relationships, and alcohol & other drug prevention while encouraging the student community to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. The Student Wellness Coordinator fosters collaboration for wellness activities, health promotion, and prevention with other areas across campus and supports a prevention-conscious culture.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Plan and promote campus health and well-being initiatives, prevention programming, and events for students to encourage healthy habits and a sense of belonging on campus.
2. Plan and implement Title IX prevention programming.
3. Collaborate with and assist the Assistant Director of Outreach (CSMHW) with partnered events related to student well-being, sharing applicable resources and planning programming initiatives that meet overall goals.
4. Cultivate collaboration with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners and other entities to improve the mental health and well-being of the student community.
5. Promote the BeWell Initiative and the Good Samaritan Provision; develop resources and programming in the areas of health and wellness, reducing substance use, and increasing student engagement.
6. Organize, promote and execute health & well-being events such as Husky Hour, Cookies & Coloring, flu Shot clinics, Behind the Buzz, and other well-being events campuswide.
7. Utilize social media, digital boards, and print media to get the word out to campus about health & well-being events in collaboration with student staff.
8. Actively engage in creating an inclusive, welcoming, and professional work environment while supervising and training Student Peer Health Ambassadors and supporting interns as assigned.
9. Assist with the implementation and reporting of grant funding which includes developing, planning and attending AOD related programming.
10. Assist with grant writing and submitting the Michigan Higher Education Network biennial review.
11. Communicate with faculty, staff, and student organizations on presentation requests and facilitate scheduling, presentation coverage, and giving presentations as needed.
12. Coordinate with CSMHW staff to ensure publications, websites, and the involvement link for managed programming is up to date with relevant and timely information.
13. Assist with collecting program data and other evidence to better understand student needs, student learning, and programmatic formative and summative outcomes and adapt programming based on effectiveness and to ensure alignment with current university trends.

 

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Education, Recreation, Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Human Factors, Business, Marketing or other related fields, completed within 6 months of hire.

Required Experience

• Experience in program development, implementation, promotion and evaluation (ideally related to health and well-being) or other similar experience.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Health Education, Recreation, Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Policy, or related field.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with alcohol and other drug education, programming, and assessment.
• Experience creating and delivering engaging presentations for small and large audiences.
• Health and Wellness Certification in the field or specific area (various certifications apply here).
• Experience Supervising student and professional staff.
• Certification as a NASPA Certified Peer Educator Facilitator.
• Certification as a personal trainer.
• Experience writing grant proposals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Experience in using personal computers, email, calendars, word
processing, spreadsheets, task management and other software.
• Demonstrated team building, networking, effective communication skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents.
• Proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Student knowledge: knowledge of generational college students and the ability to design generation- and audience-specific programs/events/services.
• Accountability: experience with applying formative, summative, qualitative, and/or quantitative methodologies to assessing student learning outcomes and/or evaluating programs and services.
• Branding experience: ability to design brochures, event flyers, and/or newsletters.
• Social media experience: ability to develop and manage social media accounts.
• Reporting experience: experience with program databases or software programs used to track, monitor, and report services to students.
• Ability to plan and execute programs that promote a sense of belonging for all students on campus.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

 

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Personal Protective Equipment: None required

Required Trainings:
Employee Safety Overview
Sexual Harassment Training
Annual Data Security Training

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

 

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

$The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000. However, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Assistant Director of Outreach

Posting Type

Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

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Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

 

Additional Information

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before January 21, 2026.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer/educational institution and is committed to diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including underrepresented populations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.


Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. Michigan Tech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the Michigan Tech Public Safety.

In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfree campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety of its community. Find our notice that outlines the University's policies, legal sanctions, health risks, and available support resources related to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.


Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

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Applications Close: Eastern Standard Time

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