Wellness Coordinator
hace 22 días
Bridgeport
Job DescriptionDetails: Posted: August 8, 2025 Level: Educational Assistant Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday August 12, 2025. Location: CT State Housatonic 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport CT This position is not remote For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State CT State Community College Mission: Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves. CT State Community College Vision: Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities. CT State Community Equity Statement: Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Anticipated Start Date: September 2025 Position Summary: The Wellness Coordinator will support the mission of CT State Community College – Housatonic Campus by working collaboratively with the Director of Counseling and Wellness to coordinate, promote, and implement campus-wide mental health and wellness programming. This position is responsible for organizing and facilitating educational events, wellness initiatives, outreach activities, and awareness campaigns to foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. The Wellness Coordinator will contribute to student retention and student success by planning and coordinating the semester wellness fair with internal and external partners, tabling events including sexual misconduct and domestic violence, and providing holistic outreach which includes conducting surveys and promoting counseling services which include Timely Care. Example of Job Duties: Under the direction of the Director of Counseling and Wellness or other Administrator, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing necessary services to support student needs, outreach, and holistic programming through effective performance in these essential duties: • Assist the Director of Counseling and Wellness in the planning, coordination, and implementation of mental health and wellness programs for students, faculty, and staff., • Organize and promote events such as wellness workshops, mental health awareness weeks, resource fairs, and self-care activities., • Promote Counseling and Wellness Center services and Timely Care (virtual mental health and wellness services) through digital, print, and in-person outreach strategies., • Develop relationships with local community agencies and organizations to connect students with appropriate off-campus wellness and social service resources., • Coordinate logistics and support for events, including space reservations, materials preparation, setup, and teardown (requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs)., • Lead student engagement efforts related to wellness, including peer education programs, student ambassador coordination, and targeted outreach., • Maintain records of programming activities and support data collection for program evaluation and reporting purposes., • Must be able to work administratively with purchasing and finance department to develop purchase requisition and vendor contracts, • Collaborate with college departments (e.g., Student Activities, Academic Affairs, Accessibility Services) to integrate wellness into the broader student experience., • Stay current on best practices in college mental health promotion, wellness education, and culturally responsive engagement., • Maintain organization of the Counseling and Wellness educational supply inventory. Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: • One or more years of relevant experience in program coordination, wellness, or outreach services., • Demonstrated ability to engage and support diverse student populations., • Experience working in a college or university setting., • Familiarity with mental health and wellness topics affecting college students., • Knowledge of local community resources and referral networks. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit . Background Screening: All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 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