Student Health Insurance Outreach and Engagement Consultant

Job Title

Student Health Insurance Outreach and Engagement Consultant Department:
Student Life | Student Health Insurance

The Student Health Insurance Outreach and Engagement Consultant serves as the university's lead consultant and subject matter expert for student health insurance outreach, engagement, health literacy, and community partnership strategy. The position develops and directs comprehensive outreach initiatives that advance awareness, understanding, utilization, and accessibility of student health insurance benefits and health and wellbeing resources. This role independently develops innovative outreach frameworks, engagement models, and communication strategies that influence student decision‑making and support student success.

The position collaborates with university leadership, community organizations, health and wellbeing providers, insurance partners, and campus stakeholders to establish strategic partnerships, expand engagement opportunities, and improve student health insurance literacy. The role applies advanced expertise in community engagement, health promotion, behavior change theory, audience engagement, and strategic communications to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and provide recommendations that have long‑term impact on student participation, access, and utilization of health and wellbeing resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Higher Education, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working experience designing, implementing and facilitating presentations to internal and external audiences.

• 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in higher education, student affairs, or campus health environments.
• Familiarity with student health insurance plans or healthcare‑related communications.
• Knowledge of behavior change models and health promotion strategies.
• Experience working with vendors, agencies, or third‑party partners.
• Experience with digital communication tools (CMS, email marketing platforms, analytics tools).

Job Profile Pay Range: $81,800.00 - $ Offers will be made within this range and based on qualifications, internal equity and available budget.

Work Type:
Hybrid

Career Roadmap Information Function:
Business Planning and Operations Subfunction:
Community Outreach

Career Level:

Specialist 4

Office of Student Life Mission The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well‑being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

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Location:

Lincoln Tower (0271) Position Type:
Regular Scheduled

Hours:

40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top‑20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together.