Wellbeing Specialist

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Wellbeing Specialist. This position will serve the university by developing, fostering, and enhancing wellbeing initiatives in alignment with our mission, vision, and core values. With the national focus on mental health and wellbeing, this position will provide critical resources to enhance the university culture around wellbeing for students and employees through intentional and proactive strategies, as well as support fiscal efforts through grant writing. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible position. This position is supervised by the Director of Fitness and Recreation in the Miller Wellness Center.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Wellbeing Specialist is a new position responsible for creating and implementing an institution-wide wellbeing framework to align with the university’s strategic priorities. The following responsibilities are central to this position:

• Develop and implement programs and services to enhance a culture of overall wellbeing and mental wellbeing for SDSU students and employees in collaboration with SDState Health and SDSU’s Mental Wellbeing Team.
• Implement effective communication strategies to promote wellbeing programs, services and initiatives to targeted audiences across the university.
• Identify and streamline gaps or redundancies in services and resources across the university focused on wellbeing for students and employees.
• Conduct assessment of wellbeing programs and services utilizing data to inform future initiatives.
• Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to the university to collaborate on strategic wellbeing initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to articulate best practice standards in higher education around wellbeing and mental wellbeing through national, regional and local trends.
• Assist in fiscal resource development through seeking, applying for, and managing grant opportunities focused on wellbeing.

SALARY RANGE:

The base salary for the Wellbeing Specialist is in the $50’s. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· A Master's degree in Public Health, Counseling, Higher Education, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Social Work or related by start date.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship in not available for this position.
• At least one year of experience promoting wellbeing through program development, implementation, and evaluation to a variety of audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; and
• A valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience leading programs, initiatives and/or trainings focused on mental health and/or well-being for students, faculty, and staff audiences;
• Professional experience in a higher education setting;
• Experience working with, interpreting, and presenting data findings;
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people from a variety of backgrounds; and
• Grant writing and administration experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by 03/31/23.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact Mariah Weber at Mariah.Weber@sdstate.eduat (605) 688-4585.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location