Nutrition and Outreach Coordinator

Your personal information will be retained and/or disposed of in accordance with Florida Statutes and UCF’s records management policies and practices.**Wellness & Health Promotion Services:**Wellness and Health Promotion Services promotes a culture of well-being where students identify and practice lifelong skills that improve quality of life. We are recognized as leaders in dynamic, innovative, and culturally relevant programming that promotes student well-being.**The Opportunity**:The Nutrition and Outreach Coordinator coordinates campus wellness programming, with a focus on planning and delivering nutrition training, cooking classes, and demonstrations. This role organizes and leads peer educators in conducting outreach on various health topics, including alcohol and other drugs, nutrition, wellness coaching, and sexual health. Additionally, the Coordinator facilitates wellness workshops and outreach events to support the health of the campus community.Classification Title: Student Wellness Coordinator II**Responsibilities:**Program Management & Nutrition Education:* Design and execute comprehensive campus nutrition initiatives, including interactive cooking demonstrations, skill-based culinary classes, and evidence-based wellness workshops.* Curate instructional content that translates complex nutritional science into accessible, actionable habits for a diverse student population.Outreach & Peer Leadership:* Strategize and oversee high-impact health promotion campaigns and outreach initiatives to increase campus-wide wellness literacy.* Direct the Peer Education program, serving as the primary mentor for student advocates through specialized curriculum development and leadership training.Supervision & Mentorship:* Provide holistic supervision and professional development for graduate and undergraduate staff, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and high standards of service delivery.* Manage daily task delegations and performance evaluations to foster a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.Strategic Partnerships:* Cultivate and maintain strategic alliances with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), student agencies, and academic departments to integrate health promotion into the broader campus culture.* Bridge campus and community by developing sustainable partnerships with external healthcare providers and public health organizations.Administration & Service:* Represent the department on institutional and community committees, contributing expertise to multidisciplinary workgroups and wellness task forces.* Conduct 1-on-1 wellness coaching sessions, utilizing motivational interviewing and behavior-change theories to support individual student health goals.* Execute auxiliary projects and evolving duties as directed by the Assistant Director or departmental leadership.**Minimum Qualifications**:Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to .**Preferred Qualifications**:* Certification in wellness coaching and/or nutrition specialist certification.* Food handler and/or kitchen manager certifications.* Previous supervisory experience.**Additional Application Materials Required:**In addition to your application, please include resume and cover letter.**Special Instructions to the Applicants:*** The anticipated salary range for this position is $20.29- $29.42. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.* Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.* All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‐1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.**Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:*** Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program* Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays* Retirement savings options* Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions* Education assistance* And more...For more benefits information, view the .Dive into our to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.**Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.** #J-18808-Ljbffr Wucf Tv