Wellness Coordinator

Job Responsibility: Work Arrangements This temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting September 3, 2024 . Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus. What Douglas Offers DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better. The Role Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Affairs, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing a comprehensive campus health promotion/wellness program that fosters a positive and inclusive culture and enhances the overall wellness of the diverse student population at Douglas College that will contribute to their success at Douglas and in their personal lives. The Wellness Coordinator plays a primary role in building a campus culture of well-being by collaborating with key on-campus and off-campus stakeholders, to incorporate a holistic wellness approach to program development for new and existing programs within Student Affairs and Services and partnering departments across the college. Responsibilities 1. Plans, implements and evaluates activities in support of a campus wellness strategy

• works in collaboration with key campus partners to educate all students and the College community on the link between wellness and learning and student success;
• plans and conducts campus needs assessments to inform wellness programming through formal surveys such as national-wide post-secondary health assessments and informal student focus groups;
• plans and implements health promotion programming for all students and employees, including wellness events, active bystander training, consent/sexual violence awareness initiatives, online educational materials, in-classroom workshops, etc;
• ensures all wellness programming aligns with College strategic plans, policies and initiatives;
• supports the College in designing and implementing programming that meets the relevant provincial mandates;
• conducts program and activity evaluations and implements required changes to ensure programs and activities continue to support the wellness strategy;
• provides guidance and support to the wellness peer leadership program (Student Wellness Awareness Team) including recruitment, training, and supervision.

2. Provides oversight to wellness operations on all Douglas College campuses

• develops and administers operating budgets for all wellness activities, programs and special events;
• hires and supervises student assistants including providing onboarding and ensuring the provision of appropriate training and professional development and evaluations;
• recruits, trains and supervises student volunteers;
• initiates and processes appropriate personnel, payroll, accounting and purchasing documentation;
• ensures all program and College procedures are followed and recommends changes in procedures.

3. Develops relationships and works collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders

• works as part of the Student Life team; collaborates with Student Life Coordinators to integrate a wellness aspect to all programming, including orientation and transitional initiatives;
• actively develops partnerships with other Student Affairs and Services departments, such as Counselling and Student Support and Conduct, and other Faculties (and departments) to implement wellness based initiatives;
• actively develops partnerships with community, provincial and national health promotion organizations to create access to resources and participation in on-campus events and training;
• collaborates with the Student Life Communication Officer to create marketing and promotion for all wellness programming;
• responds to external and internal requests for information.

4. Performs other related duties including but not limited to:

• assists the Manager of the department when requested;
• represents the department at internal and external meetings as requested.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health or related field together with a minimum of two years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing student-focused, holistic health promotion/wellness programming that supports student success based on best-practices.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the design and delivery of health promotion educational materials. Previous experience in formal curriculum development would be an asset.
• Knowledge of health promotion issues and well-being challenges faced by a diverse post-secondary student population and familiarity with policies and trends within higher education institutions.
• Knowledge of sexual violence and misconduct prevention strategies and familiarity with relevant provincial and post-secondary policies/mandates. Experience developing and providing basic training in this area is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement initiatives or projects that align with and support departmental and the College's strategic plans.
• Experience with data-driven, evidence based decision making and proven ability to conduct formal and informal needs assessments and program evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience speaking in front of small and large groups in informal and formal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student staff and volunteers to achieve assigned deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and tactfully with the public, students, partners and College employees, especially under pressure.
• Excellent planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to work within in a team and independently with a minimum of supervision and an ability to establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner the reflects positively on the department and the College.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.
• Valid B.C. Drivers' license or access to a reliable transportation to accommodate activities at all campuses.