Wellness Program Coordinator

Wellness Program Coordinator

Job Posting

Location:

Claremont, CA

JOB PURPOSE:

The Wellness Program Coordinator offers essential administrative support to the Office of the Dean of Students/Vice President for Student Affairs. Key responsibilities include assisting with the Wellness Task Force, co-chaired by the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Director of Athletics, and executing programs aimed at improving the wellness of students, faculty, and staff at Pomona College. This role involves various tasks such as identifying and inviting speakers to campus, developing a comprehensive wellness communication plan, and organizing campus events to educate the community on diverse wellness topics.

Additionally, the Coordinator provides general administrative and clerical support within the Office, collects data related to wellness programming efforts, procures necessary equipment for activities, and reconciles financial reports. By effectively managing these duties, the Wellness Program Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a healthier campus environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The part-time Wellness Program Coordinator, reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs, is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Organize Wellness Task Force meetings, coordinate with members, prepare agendas, and record minutes for bi-weekly meetings.
• Invite and coordinate with wellness presenters and vendors.
• Organize and manage events, catering, and facility requests using EMS, TMA, and Catertrax. Design and distribute flyers, invitations, and newsletters to share wellness information and activities.
• Monitor participation in all events and develop a comprehensive record of these events.
• Track and reconcile spending on wellness activities.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience:
  
  Experience with office tasks, budgeting, websites and electronic publications at an academic institution with a liberal arts mission and philosophy is preferred. Experience with working with students and faculty desirable.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL

SKILLS:

The Wellness Program Coordinator must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using other skills and abilities not listed below.

• Deploy professional skills in administrative support and customer service, in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the College's strategic interests.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent customer service skills, including a courteous and professional demeanor on the phone and at the reception desk.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately when giving information to both external and internal inquires.
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively and sensitively with diverse groups of individuals and to resolve issues with tact and sensitivity.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions independently and accept direction from multiple sources.
• Excellent organizational skills sufficient to establish priorities and complete assignments within a timely manner, while performing detailed work with accuracy.
• Proven capability to collaborate efficiently within a team environment.
• Proven experience in customer service within high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Exhibit proficient computer skills with fundamental Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook), relevant professional software (including Engage, Workday, and menu-driven databases), and social media networking. Demonstrate an understanding of leveraging technology to achieve annual objectives and uphold confidentiality.
• Ensure the prioritization and execution of multiple tasks, adherence to deadlines, prompt responses to others, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Uphold the College's strategic vision and the division's annual goals with the highest…