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Director of Wellness FLSA Status: Exempt Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Benefits Eligible: Yes ... Our goal is to serve students by providing a caring environment and helping them create a healthy ...

The primary focus of this position is centered on addressing students' wellness needs by incorporating extensive outreach and direct engagement with students to co-create programs that are relevant ...

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How much do student wellness jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for student wellness in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Student Wellness role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Student Wellness role, you typically need a background in health education, counseling, or social work, along with knowledge of student development and wellness strategies. Familiarity with case management software, mental health screening tools, and crisis intervention protocols is common. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations are vital soft skills. These competencies are crucial for supporting students’ well-being, fostering a healthy campus environment, and ensuring students have access to necessary resources and support.

What is the difference between Student Wellness vs School Counselor?

AspectStudent WellnessSchool Counselor
Required CredentialsRelevant certifications in health, counseling, or wellness programsState certification or licensure as a school counselor
Work EnvironmentSchools, colleges, community centers focusing on health and well-beingSchools, primarily K-12, providing academic and emotional support
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, health organizations, community programsPublic and private schools, educational districts
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on overall student health and well-being initiativesFocuses on academic, career, and emotional counseling services

Student Wellness professionals concentrate on promoting overall health, mental well-being, and preventive care for students, often working in health-focused roles. School Counselors primarily provide academic guidance, emotional support, and career counseling within educational settings. While both roles support students, Student Wellness emphasizes health promotion, whereas School Counselors focus on academic and emotional counseling.

What is student wellness?

Student wellness refers to the overall well-being of students, encompassing their physical, emotional, social, and mental health. It involves providing resources, programs, and support systems that help students manage stress, maintain healthy lifestyles, and succeed academically. Schools and universities often have wellness centers or initiatives that focus on promoting healthy behaviors, offering counseling services, and fostering a positive campus environment. Prioritizing student wellness helps create a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive both personally and academically.

How does a Student Wellness professional typically collaborate with other campus departments to support student well-being?

Student Wellness professionals often work closely with campus counseling centers, academic advisors, residence life staff, and student organizations to create a holistic support network for students. They may coordinate wellness workshops, mental health awareness campaigns, and intervention programs that involve input and participation from multiple departments. This collaborative approach ensures that students receive comprehensive care and resources, making the campus a supportive environment for academic and personal growth.
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Infographic showing various Student Wellness job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,464 per year, or $16.6 per hour.
Counseling Services and Student Wellness Office Manager

Counseling Services and Student Wellness Office Manager

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.
The purpose of this position is primarily to serve as an initial point of contact and to facilitate and oversee the front desk operations of Counseling Services. This position will also provide clerical support to Counseling Services staff as well as support for Student Health Services administrative tasks, and general support for wellness and well-being initiatives promoted by the Student Wellness area.
This position manages confidential health information. Strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy laws is mandatory. The individual in this position must be able to recognize a mental health emergency and facilitate contact with appropriate personnel.
The ideal candidate is an individual with medical and/or counseling office experience, excellent
communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, with ability to anticipate and adjust to
changes, and who enjoys a multi-tasking position. The office manager also embraces and maintains all aspects of the office environment, including operations, presentation, and supplies.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • Schedule client appointments and welcome/check clients in for appointments (including walk-ins and emergencies); manage daily clinical flow; maintain confidentiality and privacy of all client/student health information.

  • Answer telephone, retrieve voice messages, and respond to email communication; email appointment reminders; retrieve and forward mail; manage space reservations and work orders; maintain staff on-call schedule and front office task calendar.

  • Scan relevant clinical documentation and forms into EHR (Titanium Scheduler).

  • Provide administrative/clerical support to all Counseling Services staff.

  • Maintain physical office space and perform regular inventory checks of office supplies.

  • Train staff for front office responsibilities to assist when coverage is needed.

  • Provide organizational support for departmental programs and events.

  • Assist Counseling Services Director in monitoring budget, facilitating Student Wellness assessment measures, and preparing data and annual reports.

  • Attend weekly Counseling Services/Student Wellness staff meetings.

  • Maintain Counseling Services front office manual and ensure all office forms are up to date.

  • Maintain and update Counseling Services website as needed.

  • Reconcile office credit card charges in Workday system.

  • Assist with processing student medical withdrawals and readmissions.

  • Provide administrative support to Director re: Practicum Training Program.

  • Provide administrative support to Director re: Student Health Services operations, specifically health immunization compliance and insurance waivers, website updates, student communications, etc.

  • Provide administrative support to Student Wellness area re: promotion of campus well-being programs and initiatives.

  • Participate in departmental and divisional staff development activities.

  • Attend workshops/conferences/webinars toward professional development goals.

  • Perform other duties as assigned; develop and manage special projects as indicated and delegated by Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

  • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

  • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

  • Customer Oriented - A desire to serve both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the clients' needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.

  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

  • Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.

  • Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individual and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with others.

  • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

  • Reliability - Ability to be dependable and trustworthy.

  • Responsible - Ability of the individual to be trustworthy or answerable for their conduct.

  • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum High School education or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Healthcare training/background/experience preferred.

  • Experience: 3 years of clerical/office experience required; particular experience in medical/mental healthcare setting preferred.

Communication/Language: Ability to read, listen to, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence; ability to write and communicate brief correspondence.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google forms.

Other Requirements:

  • Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and oral communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Ability to operate common office equipment.

  • Ability to prioritize numerous tasks and remain professional in a high traffic office.

  • Ability to take initiative and introduce new ideas/methods.

  • Ability to anticipate and embrace change.

  • Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students.

  • Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

O (Occasionally)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

Sit

F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering

F (Frequently)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

Speak

F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)


Other Physical Requirements:

  • Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

  • Hearing (Auditory perception, or audition)


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environment.

We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant, intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration, respect for each other, diversity, freedom of expression, accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.

DePauw University, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and admission will be based upon a person's qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, gender identity or gender expression, except where religion, gender, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw University's goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.Additionalvoluntary benefits,Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan, as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.

At DePauw, we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation Time,Personal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support, theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER, SUCH AS:
  • Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
  • Indoor Tennis and Track Center
  • University Libraries
  • Peeler art galleries
  • Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
  • Ubben lecture series
  • Free athletic events
  • Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
  • Employee discounted meal plan
  • Free parking
  • Nature park, including walking and biking trails
  • Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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