Associate Director, Wellbeing - The University of North Carolina : Job Details

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Student Health Services ( SHS ) provides primary and mental health care for UNC Greensborostudents. As a health organization operating within an academic institution, we are committedto the support of the educational, research and service missions of the University.Our mission is to provide collaborative health care designed to empower students to develop lifelong skills that enhance their physical, psychological and wellness status in an inclusive and affirming environment and promote student success and retention.Student Health Services:

• Provides student-centered, medical, counseling and wellness services which are affordable and accessible
• Utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to wellness and health care
• Provides an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of diversity
• Promotes professional excellence, responsiveness and ethical practice
• Committed to the support of the educational, research and service missions of the University

Position Summary

Oversee, direct, coordinate, evaluate and provide strategic leadership for the promotion of comprehensive, integrated holistic wellbeing across campus, including wellbeing programs and services, based on the eight dimensions of wellness. Areas of focus include but are not limited to mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and other drug prevention and early intervention, interpersonal violence prevention, early intervention, intervention/ and bystander intervention. Provide and oversee training and education for the campus community that is based in integrated holistic well-being and trauma informed. Develop comprehensive holistic well-being programming including: administer assessments to identify emerging issues, identify barriers that students face in regard to wellbeing and accessing services, particularly underserved and historically marginalized populations; adjust and develop appropriate initiatives to address these issues; investigate the best and most promising empirically based practices to reduce high-risk health behaviors and increase student wellbeing; oversee office budget and advocate for resources as needed, seek external funding through grant writing to support student wellbeing programs. Supervision of staff members responsible for provision of wellbeing services and programs focused on health promotion, outreach education, prevention, and early intervention service programs in mental health, alcohol and drug prevention/early intervention and interpersonal violence prevention/early intervention. This is a leadership position with Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and as such provides leadership and strategic planning and visioning regarding the integration of wellbeing services, including mental health, recovery, violence response and prevention and early intervention to ensure holistic wellbeing for students based on the eight dimensions of wellness. Coordinate with integral campus partners, including but not limited to Title IX, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and the Dean of Students Office. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Public Health Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar degree.
• Five years or more professional experience in a college/university setting.
• Experience in college health and wellbeing, prevention, early intervention, and promotion
• Demonstrated supervisory, administrative and program management experience
• Knowledge of student development and health behavior theories and how to incorporate into student learning outcomes and student success.
• Strong knowledge of national regulations and recommendations for college health and wellbeing such as ACHA , Title IX, NASPA , SOPHE , CAS Standards, Active Minds, and Partnership for a Healthier America.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of mental health, interpersonal violence, sexual health, AOD , sleep hygiene, healthy relationships, nutrition, violence prevention, and general wellbeing.
• Ability to facilitate non-traditional programming including an understanding of health and wellness issues for diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering wellbeing programming and services.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse disciplines, colleagues and departments.
• Ability to quickly assess and problem-solve in complex situations through effective listening, consultation, data analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Health Education Specialist
• Health and Wellness Coaching Certification
• Doctorate degree in Public Health Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar degree.
• Experience leading an integrated, holistic, and comprehensive wellbeing program in a university setting.
• Clinical experience or background in the areas of suicide prevention, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or interpersonal violence.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $70,000 - $77,126

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Student Health Services - 44604

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/11/2025

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 08/25/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 50

Key Responsibility

Leadership and Program Management

• Oversee, direct, coordinate, evaluate and provide strategic leadership for the promotion of comprehensive, integrated holistic wellbeing across campus, including wellbeing programs and services, based on the eight dimensions of wellness.
• Areas of focus include but are not limited to mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and other drug prevention and early intervention, interpersonal violence prevention, early intervention, intervention/ and bystander intervention.
• Strategic planning and visioning regarding the integration of wellbeing services, including mental health, recovery, violence response and prevention and early intervention to ensure holistic wellbeing for students based on the eight dimensions of wellness.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Key Responsibility

Assessment and Student Learning

• Utilize National College Health Assessment ( NCHA ) and other assessment data including developing, distribution, and the sharing of findings, implications, and recommendations.
• Produce comprehensive reports based on data and findings to educate stakeholders and inform strategic planning and decision-making.
• Provide recommendations for policy and program improvements to advance student wellbeing.
• Work with staff to conduct program assessments and evaluations that enhance knowledge and understanding of program effectiveness, identify gaps in programming, program impact, and student learning.
• Integrate health and wellbeing throughout the institution through the dissemination of research that demonstrates the effect of individual health behaviors and environmental factors on student success, and the promotion of a shared vision of health as the responsibility of all campus and community members.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Key Responsibility

Collaborative and Critical Engagement

• Staff, Division and collaborative with campus and community partnerships; participation in professional development; university wide committees, strategic planning, program planning and evaluation of services.
• Coordinate with integral campus partners, including but not limited to Title IX, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and the Dean of Students Office.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Key Responsibility

Supervision

• Supervision of staff members responsible for provision of wellbeing services and programs focused on health promotion, outreach education, prevention, and early intervention service programs in mental health, alcohol and drug prevention/early intervention and interpersonal violence prevention/early intervention.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Key Responsibility

Other Duties as Assigned

• Other duties related to wellbeing and/or university activities as assigned.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - R, Sitting - F, Walking - O

Work Environment Inside - F

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
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  • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Other professional journal / website
  • NCWorks.gov
  • UNC School System Job Board
  • Personal Networking
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Indeed.com
  • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
  • Other
• * If you selected Other , please provide the name of the resource here.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a Master's Degree in Public Health Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have five years or more professional experience in a college/university setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in college health and wellbeing, prevention, early intervention, and promotion?
  • Yes
  • No
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a Health and Wellness Coaching Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No
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