Employee Wellness Coordinator

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner .

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

The Employee Wellness Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and promoting employee wellness initiatives that support all aspects of well-being of our employees. The wellness program supports the strategic goal of fostering a human-centered, well-being-oriented work culture.

This role collaborates with Human Resources, benefits providers, healthcare partners, and organizational leaders to create engaging wellness programs that improve employee health, increase participation, enhance workplace culture, and support organizational goals. This an hourly position is funded by the Virginia Private Colleges Benefits Consortium (VPCBC) with expectations of working 10 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and manage employee wellness programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate wellness events, health screenings, fitness challenges, seminars, and educational programs.
• Promote employee participation through effective communication and engagement strategies.
• Oversee the annual wellness program budget and ensure accurate accounting records are maintained and submitted on a quarterly basis to facilitate reimbursement from the VPCBC.
• Create and distribute a monthly newsletter to communicate wellness initiatives, events, and resources.
• Coordinate weekly fitness class offerings, including scheduling instructors and reserving facilities.
• Collaborate with benefits providers, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) vendors, and community partners to deliver wellness resources.
• Collect and analyze employee participation and feedback to identify wellness needs and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on wellness activities, participation rates, and program outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities :

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or certifications in physical health and/or nutrition.
• Two to four years of experience in employee wellness, health promotion, or a related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, or employee engagement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)