Job Description
Posting Details Posting Detail Information
Posting Number NT00134
Position Title/Assigment Wellness Coordinator
Department Name Counselling Services
Position Type Staff - Casual
Position Description Primary Purpose The Wellness Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Center for Health & Wellness, including Health Services, the Counseling Center, and Learning for Life, by leading campus-wide prevention, education, and outreach initiatives.
This position develops, implements, and evaluates programs that promote emotional well-being, reduce distress, and support students' holistic health and wellness. The Coordinator oversees campus-wide initiatives; tracks and responds to outreach requests from campus departments and local community partners; and builds collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders, student organizations, and community organizations to deliver high-impact educational programs, awareness campaigns, and outreach efforts.
Through this work, the Wellness Coordinator supports the Center for Health & Wellness's mission to provide confidential, comprehensive, and holistic care to all RIC students and the broader campus community.
Essential Job Functions - Develops, implements and oversees programming initiatives to enhance the Center for Health & Wellness mission to reduce distress, promote emotional wellness, enhance life satisfaction, and improve overall well-being.
- Collaborate with Directors under the Center for Health and Wellness including the Director of Counseling, Director of Student Health Services and the Director for Learning 4 Life related to programming and educational initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with campus departments, student organizations, and local community partners to enhance programming efforts.
- Create, design, and implement wellness programming, including but not limited to group programs, presentations, and single-session workshops on topics relevant to current student concerns. Areas of focus to include but are not limited to, suicide prevention, substance use support services, and other mental health and wellness initiatives.
- Maintain timely and appropriate records for event attendance and content.
- Participate in the Counseling Center's liaison system with residence life staff; participate in training and consultation with faculty and professional and student staff to develop their skills in recognizing, responding to, and referring students in psychological distress.
- Serve as a liaison between the Center for Health and Wellness and campus departments, providing training and consultation to faculty, professional staff, and student staff. Support the development of their skills in identifying, responding to, and referring students experiencing psychological distress.
- Maintain accurate records of event attendance, programming content, and outreach requests.
- Work under the supervision of the Director of Counseling and/or designated senior staff.
Occasional Job Functions - Represent the Center for Health & Wellness at events, including some evening and weekend hours. Assist with administrative functions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Counseling Center.
Required Qualifications - Education: A Bachelor's degree in, psychology, social work, public health or related field.
- Experience: Experience working in a college/university counseling service or comparable outpatient facility. Strong public speaking and networking skills. Excellent written communication skills. Knowledge of community agencies and resources in the community.
Posting Information
Number of Positions Available 1
Benefits Eligible? No
Application Open Date 08/26/2026
Additional Information Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.
Job Tags
Casual work, Local area, Afternoon shift