Director of Health and Well- Initiatives
Listed on 2026-06-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Healthcare
Title:
Director of Health and Well-Being Initiatives
Position Type:Staff with Faculty Rank
VP Area:Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs
Location:Elon Main Campus
Position Summary:Using knowledge of and experience with innovative health and wellness initiatives for staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, teaching, research, and leadership in a postsecondary institution as well as with theory and academic scholarship to design, implement, and evaluate effective programs, services, and interventions; eliciting university-wide buying, readiness for collaboration and consultation with colleagues; executing strategic initiatives; building partnerships; relating effectively with a diverse range of university constituents and stakeholders;
generating sole and collaborative academic scholarship for publications and national and international presentations; mentoring student research; working with diverse populations; and strategic planning and assessment: provide sustained and visible campus leadership for holistic health and wellbeing; engage and collaborate with campus faculty and staff to link curricular and co-curricular experiences to the goals of the Health
EU initiative; coordinate with leaders of initiatives in each of the six dimensions of wellbeing described in Health
EU to track and share progress and to develop innovative collaborations that support research and understanding of best practices in advancing well-being; regularly assess and communicate the impact and effectiveness of Health
EU initiatives; coordinate opportunities for faculty scholarship, creative work, and teaching to connect with Health
EU goals; co-chair the university-wide Health
EU Council; assist with planning and development of an engaging, vibrant new campus facility for integrated health and wellness; coordinate activities and operations related to research on collegiate health and wellbeing. co-supervise the Faculty Fellow for Wellness; establish collaborative goals for Health
EU initiatives and provide direct oversight for budgets, priorities, and plans for collaborative strategies that advance those goals; serve as a clearinghouse for resources, education, and collaborative programming related to health and wellbeing Participate in university events, celebrations, and traditions; serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees; other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
This employer is an institution of higher education under 20 CFR 656.40(e).
As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities.
Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
- Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
- Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
- Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
- Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
- Free use of campus fitness facilities.
- Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious…
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