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Program Coordinator, Health Promotion and Wellness Services
Job no: 536629
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Healthcare/Nursing, Student Life/Services, Planning/Project Management
Department: University Health Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
May 20, 2026; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
• Upload a current resume or CV that includes dates of employment.
• You will be asked to provide responses within the application relating to your qualifications.
• You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three professional references. A current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed) is preferred. Candidates will be notified before any references are contacted.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university's academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Community and Belonging, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
University Health Services (UHS) is a nationally accredited (AAAHC), multispecialty, outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to meeting students as they are, where they are, and how they are, then collaborating with them to build mental and physical resiliency so they can take on the world! We are also committed to caring for our staff and maintaining a healthy, thriving work environment that fosters a sense of belonging for each of us.
University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging through action, including being intentional about recruiting a diverse candidate pool that reflects the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply.
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator serves as a vital, key member of the Health Promotion & Wellness Services (HPWS) team at University Health Services (UHS). The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall operational and organizational needs of the Duck Nest wellness center through supporting its facility, programs, services, and engaging stakeholders.
The Program Coordinator provides supervision and administrative support for health promotion efforts occurring in the newly renovated Duck Nest wellness center. The Duck Nest wellness center operates as a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment focused on providing students resources and programming. This is accomplished in collaboration with students, faculty, staff and community partners. This position is responsible for working closely with student employees, interns, and other stakeholders, requiring strong skills in organization, leadership, coalition building, collaboration, mentorship and shared governance. The Duck Nest wellness center is organized within University Health Services, though operations and facilities, including emergency preparedness, are under the Department of Physical Education & Recreation - requiring the Program Coordinator to take direction from multiple sources.
The Program Coordinator will be supporting communication and programming efforts of the Duck Nest. This position will support education and training of student peer educators, interns, and other stakeholders, including organizing staffing needs, securing supplies, scheduling programs, and supporting all parties to accomplish the goals of the wellness center.
The Program Coordinator will serve as a nimble, and flexible colleague, often responding to change and making sound decisions aligned with policies and student wellbeing. The Program Coordinator will utilize best-practice approaches to create, provide, and coordinate, including an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to health equity. This position reports to the Director of Health Promotion & Wellness Services.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employee must be in compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
• One year of professional experience in public health, health education, public health policy, health promotion, or related field
Professional Competencies
• Communication skills that contribute to successful collaborations with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members
• Ability to coordinate health-related programs and/or activities
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
• Operational and space management skills
• Data and documentation skills
• Time and priority management skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in supervising, coaching, or coordinating student employees
• Experience in planning and coordinating health-related programs
• Two years of professional experience in student services, student affairs, educational healthcare, a Dean of Students office, or a related area on a college campus
• Direct experience supporting diverse student populations, applying equity-minded, inclusive practices in programming and space management
• Experience managing programmatic budgets and using data to guide programming decisions and budget allocations
• Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, public health policy, health promotion, liberal arts/humanities, or related field
FLSA Exempt: yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.
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Advertised: May 6, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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