ASI Wellness Director

Department: Wellness and Recreation

Direct Supervisor: Assistant Executive Director Wellness and Recreation

Supervisory Position: Yes

The ASI Wellness Director is a foundational role responsible for creating the first-ever comprehensive wellness program for Associated Students Inc., California State University, Fullerton (ASI). This position will permanently shift ASI and the university’s approach to well-being by establishing a new, holistic framework. The ASI Wellness Director will create and establish brand-new wellness programs, services, and facilities and hire wellness staff to implement those programs for the students of California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).

The ASI Wellness Director, under the direction of the Assistant Executive Director Wellness and Recreation, is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of comprehensive ASI wellness programs designed to foster a holistic culture of well-being for the CSUF campus community, encompassing the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, financial, and occupational. The primary focus of this position is centered on addressing students’ wellness needs by incorporating extensive outreach and direct engagement with students to co‑create programs that are relevant and impactful.

The ASI Wellness Director will collaborate with various campus departments (including the campus health, counseling centers and wellness‑focused faculty), student organizations, healthcare providers, and community partners to create and promote a wide range of wellness initiatives. This position requires a dynamic and adaptive leader with a strong understanding of program development, building and leading a team, public health principles, current wellness trends, and college student development.

The ASI Wellness Director will play a crucial role in creating a supportive and thriving campus environment that empowers individuals to achieve their full potential, particularly within the context of ASI's mission and goals. The Wellness Director’s initial focus will be on program creation and community engagement, and collaboration on construction of a brand‑new wellness facility. Facility policies, staff hiring and management, and oversight of the new facility will be necessary as planning and construction milestones are achieved.

• Pioneer and evaluate comprehensive wellness programs addressing the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, aligning with ASI strategic goals.
• Engage directly with students through surveys, focus groups, and informal conversations to understand their specific needs.
• Design and execute targeted wellness initiatives to address the specific needs of diverse student populations, faculty, and staff, with a focus on student engagement.
• Gather and use data from student leaders, students‑at‑large, employees, campus partners, and community members to create a robust wellness program for the organization.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of newly created programs, adjusting strategies as needed based on direct feedback and data.

• Develop and implement a strategic wellness plan aligned with ASI's mission and goals, and the university's overall strategic plan.
• Collaborate with university departments (e.g., Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Divisions of Academic Affairs, Human Resources & Inclusive Excellence, and Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management) to integrate ASI wellness initiatives.
• Develop partnerships with student leaders, provide guidance, information, and support for…