Coordinator for Healthy Student Organizations (HECII)
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
| 101 East 27th Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 12, 2026 | |
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Job Posting Title: Coordinator for Healthy Student Organizations (HECII)---- Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - Longhorn Wellness Center---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt---- Earliest Start Date: Jan 19, 2026---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS---- Job Details: General NotesOur mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the various healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an accredited on-campus mental health facility dedicated to supporting the well-being of UT Austin students. CMHC offers a range of services, including assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:
Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose This role powers campus wellbeing by igniting strong partnerships with student organizations and residence life communities. You'll champion wellness culture at UT Austin by creating high impact programs, energizing student leaders, and bringing evidence based health promotion to life across campus. You'll help student groups thrive, support core Longhorn Wellness Center initiatives, and support students, faculty and staff build a healthier, more connected Longhorn community. Responsibilities Lead Strategic Engagement with Health & Well Being Student Organizations Develop and implement a strategic engagement plan that strengthens relationships with health focused student organizations and supports their wellness efforts. Provide consultation, training, and resources to help student groups integrate wellbeing into their programming. Be the first point of contact on health and wellness related matters for student organizations. Maintain an up to date database of student organization engagement and represent the Longhorn Wellness Center at events to build visibility, trust, and meaningful campus partnerships. Develop Well Being Initiatives for Student Organizations Lead the Well being in Student Organizations program by creating toolkits, trainings, and consultation opportunities that help student leaders embed wellness into their groups. Serve as the primary liaison to Sorority and Fraternity Life and integrate evidencebased public health strategies into student organization programming. Develop wellness resources, coordinate leadership retreats or summits, track engagement and outcomes, and collaborate with the Dean of Students Student Organizations unit to strengthen and expand wellness efforts across the student organization community. Partner with resident life students and staff to Enhance Student Well being Work alongside University Housing and Dining to bring health and wellbeing into the heart of residential life. Identify training opportunities for student and professional staff, create ready to use wellness tools for resident assistants, and explore collaborations with living learning communities. Cultivate relationships and engage with residence hall leaders-including hall councils, and Residence Assistants-to support a culture of wellbeing where students live and build community. Support Health Promotion Programs Across LWC's Core Issue Areas Contribute to the development and delivery of health promotion initiatives focused on LWC's core topics, including social connection, suicide prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, stress, sleep, and healthy sexuality. Build collaborative relationships with campus and community partners and participate in committees to advance shared wellness goals. Develop evidence informed program plans with clear objectives and evaluation strategies, use assessment data to guide improvements, and prepare budgets and funding proposals for emerging needs. Supervise Student Staff, Interns, and Project Teams Recruit, train, and mentor student staff and interns. Provide regular guidance and oversee undergraduate and graduate student project teams contributing to health promotion efforts. Administrative & Additional Responsibilities Participate in team meetings, staff development, and university committees. Pursue grant opportunities, support fundraising for suicide prevention, represent UT Austin at professional conferences, and assist with additional duties as needed. Perform additional duties as needed to support the mission and momentum of the Longhorn Wellness Center. Required Qualifications
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications
Salary Range $60,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions
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Working conditions: This position works 100% onsite. Exposure to fumes, chemicals, sprays, and commercial items found in standard office conditions, medical clinics, and in repairs and maintenance. Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. | |