Penn State mark
All Jobs Student & Academic Services
Academic Programs Academic Records Admissions and Financial Aid Advising International Programs Residence Life Student Advocacy Student Engagement Student Support
Management Professional Supervisory Support

Penn State Job Catalog

Student Wellness Specialist – Professional (PSU2060)

Additional Levels

Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

Job Strings

The defined natural career progression within or between job profiles.

Student Wellness 



Job Summary

Student Wellness Specialists lead, design, coordinate, deliver, and assess University-wide health and wellness services, programs, and health communication materials; engage in research-based practice; apply health promotion theory and public health models; educate and train students on a variety of health and wellness topics using principles supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; assess health promotion efforts and strategies to effectively reach and encourage students to make healthy decisions; plan and implement general wellness education initiatives for Health Promotion and Wellness; provide input on the Health Promotion and Wellness strategic plan, services, activities, and programs related to strategic plans of the University and Student Affairs; oversee all aspects of a peer health education program, including recruitment, selection and training.

Representative Duties

  • Provide individual health promotion and education for University students
  • Plan, and deliver health-focused initiatives utilizing peer health education
  • Develop and implement research-based health promotion initiatives and programs, may include wellness-related events
  • Create and implement new programs and outreach initiatives focused on general health and wellbeing
  • Develop and update peer health education procedures and policies
  • Provide input on strategic plan, services, activities, and programs
  • Complete all necessary referral documentation and database updates
  • Recruit and train peer educators
  • Train students on issues related to health promotion and wellness to prepare them to be peer educators
  • May oversee budget for program
  • May provide health education programs for classrooms and other student organizations on request

Level Matrix

Level:
Professional
Base Description:
– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– None
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– Typically none
Problem Solving:
– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
Independence of Action:
– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation
Communication and Collaboration:
– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 6
  • Minimum – $42,100.00
  • MidPoint – $51,600.00
  • Maximum – $61,000.00
FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
No prior relevant work experience required
Equivalency
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Job Requirements