Employee Wellness Coordinator, Human Resources – Maryville, MO

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Part time, 12 month position
PRIMARY DUTY: The Employee Wellness Coordinator leads programming to enhance employee well-being and wellness in alignment with organizational strategic objectives. This role is responsible for research, development, promotion, implementation and management of wellness initiatives, programs, and events that spans all aspects of the well-being program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform prevention based programming
• Facilitate training
• Conduct 1:1 employee meetings and provide referrals and recommendations based on assessed needs
• Serve as a facilitator for the Benefits and Wellness Committee and manage wellness budget
• Assist with planning and implementation of the comprehensive wellbeing plan for Northwest
• Collaborates with Human Resources to identify cost-effective wellness programs and incentives
• Assist with employee engagement survey
• Engage leaders and employees in health promotion activities that increase awareness of critical health topics and promote overall health & well-being
• Create strategic messaging related to wellbeing plan and initiatives. This may include developing marketing content for distribution to employees.
• Others duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education with experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Certification/License: None required
Experience: 1-year experience in a related program or field
Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills necessary. Ability to organize and coordinate efforts to accomplish wellbeing objectives.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office environment
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Basic Office Equipment (Computer, printer, phone, fax, copier)
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing and sitting
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.” For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

• *DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees.

Part-time employees are offered retirement plans as well as pro-rated vacation and sick time. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Life, or Long-term Disability.

Job Type: Part-time