Assistant Director of Wellbeing Strategy
- Employer
- University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services, Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
STA00876PO24
Job Family:Operational Analysis
Job Function:Organizational Development & Change Management
USC Market Title:Change Mgmt Specialist
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/177663
Job Level:P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title):Assistant Director of Wellbeing Strategy
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department:SAAS UHS Health Services
State Pay Band:6
Approved Starting Salary:$54,165
Advertised Salary Range:$54,165-salary commensurate with qualifications
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:40
Basis :12 months
Job Search Category:Student Services
About University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement:At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Advertised Job Summary:Assistant Director of Well-Being Strategy· Do you have experience in marketing or communications including digital and social media strategy?· Are you a self-starter with excellent communication skills?· Would you enjoy working in a student-centered environment and supporting and mentoring students?
The Assistant Director of Well-Being Strategy at the University of South Carolina plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic initiatives of the Student Health and Well-Being department. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, this position is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and implementation of marketing, communication, web management, social media, and podcast strategies. The Assistant Director also supervises a student marketing team, ensuring alignment with the department’s goals and objectives.
Primary Duties:· Develop and execute comprehensive health communication strategies· Oversee the creation of engaging content across social media platforms· Monitor and analyze engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives· Supervise and mentor a team of student employeesPerks· Benefits you will not find elsewhere! (over 30 paid days off, paid tuition, state benefits, state retirement, and more!)· An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment· Opportunities for professional development.
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Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public health, or related field required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in marketing, health communications, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing marketing strategies, including digital and social media strategy.
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff, interns, or student employees.
- Understanding of health and wellness issues facing college students and a commitment to promoting student well-being.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
- Organized and able to manage the logistics of multiple duties with professionalism and strong communication skills.
- Diligent, take initiative and follow through and follow up with projects.
- Knowledge of website management and content management systems (CMS); familiarity with WordPress or similar platforms preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in MS Excel; Word; Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical for success in the role. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization, work effectively with all levels of employees and management, and assist in providing solutions to challenges that arise.
Communication:
- Develop and execute comprehensive health communication strategies to promote student health and well-being services and initiatives.
- Serve as the liaison with SAAS Marketing and Communications team, while managing and maintaining unit/department’s website, ensuring content accuracy, relevance, and usability.
- Oversee the creation and distribution of engaging content across social media platforms to enhance student engagement, including podcast or other multimedia content to educate and inform the student community about health and wellness topics.
Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with divisional and university goals.
- Assist in cultivating relationships with stakeholders, including university departments, student organizations, community partners, and external agencies, to promote collaboration and support for health and wellbeing initiatives.
Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Evaluation:
- Monitor and analyze engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Staying informed about trends and best practices in marketing, communication, and digital media within higher education and health and wellness sectors.
No
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Student Supervision:
- Supervise and mentor a team of student employees, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance their professional development and productivity.
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Administrative Services:
- The administrative responsibilities will include coordinating the aspects of student involvement, engagement, and activities.
- This role will support the Associate Director in developing a comprehensive engagement plan for all students, create and implement an annual strategic plan with goals, budgets, and initiatives, and establish appropriate policies and procedures. Additionally, the position will manage the budget for programs and individual initiatives while assessing overall program impact, growth, and development.
Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Job Open Date:11/05/2024
Job Close Date:12/20/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by December 20, 2024.
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/177849
EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.
The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.
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