Well-Being Specialist/Health Coach
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as health communications, health promotion, public health, nursing, nutrition or dietetics or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Typical relevant experience 1-3 years.
- Certification as a Health and Wellness Coach through a training program approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (or enrolled in a certification program at time of job application).
- Worksite health/well-being program experience. Typical experience is 1 -3 years.
- 1-3 years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Experience in various digital/online applications to engage users and communicate with them.
- Experience working with diverse work groups.
- Must be able to move display equipment and program materials weighing up to 20 lbs across campus for various event needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings, as needed for the 24/7 workforce.
Desirable Qualifications
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) or willingness to obtain within one year of employment.
- Three or more years of well-being program experience is highly desired.
- Experience developing and/or monitoring project or program budget(s).
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or other wellness credentials, degrees, certifications.
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) would be highly desirable in this role.
Application Details:
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a submission-specific resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Sucessful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
