Student Wellness Coordinator, Student Health & Wellness, Competition # OR-22-08, Orillia ON
Student Wellness Coordinator
Student Health & Wellness
Orillia Campus
Full Time
Schedule II
Competition # OR-22-08
Lakehead University is looking for enthusiastic candidates to join the Student Health and Wellness (SHW) team to lead Student Wellness initiatives at the Orillia Campus. Under the supervision of the Director, Student Health and Wellness, the Student Wellness Coordinator will use a holistic and integrated approach to work with students, staff, faculty, practitioners, and community partners to implement the vision and mission of SHW. As the primary point of contact, the Coordinator provides leadership and administrative support to SHW, managing the day-to-day needs of the Health Practitioner Services Operation, and implements Wellness Programs including the SHW Health Promotion Strategy. To be effective in this role, the Coordinator relies heavily on strong relationships with members of the Student Affairs Team, staff and faculty, student employees, and critical external partnerships.
DUTIES
- Advises on student health concerns, organizes events and promotional campaigns and intervenes as appropriate, proactively, and in response to a wide range of student health concerns.
- Supports the provision of accessible medical and mental health services and health promotion programming for students.
- Meets the changing needs of students, and evolves the department in adapting to meet department goals, student needs, and address challenges.
- Recruits and supervises qualified and skilled staff to support the activities of the department, including any departmental employees and student workers/volunteers.
- Oversees and ensures timely intake and appropriate scheduling/referral of student services/inquiries and appointments.
- Oversees schedules, payments, and promotions for service provider services
- Effectively supports personal and social development by providing students with access to information, education for health, and programming to strengthen life skills.
- Recruits, hires, and trains Peer Wellness Educator students to help facilitate health education and wellness programming
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in health, social sciences or a related field preferred
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in health care, wellness, or a related field, with a focus on service delivery and service excellence
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality of personal health information
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of privacy and confidentiality and the relevant legislation (i.e., PHIPA)
- Good understanding of current and emerging issues concerning student health, mental health, and wellness.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to calmly and effectively communicate to persons in need of support
- Proficiency in advanced levels of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and publishing programs
- Proficiency in social media platforms for promotion and communication.
Lakehead University offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits, package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document, quoting competition #OR-22-08, that includes cover letter, resume, along with the contact information of three references, by 4:30 p.m. on July 27, 2022, to:
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.