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The Employee Wellness Program Administrator creates, develops, implements, and manages health and well-being strategy, programs, and services for University employees and their families; supports a thriving workforce through the creation of a culture of health and well-being, working with HR leadership, governance committees, and other stakeholders to implement the overall total rewards strategy.

• Create and implement the health and wellbeing strategy as part of the HR Strategic Plan; serve as health and wellness subject matter expert
• Research national and peer trends in health and well-being; complete industry surveys on behalf of the University; work with and manage relationships with various vendors and constituents internal and external to the University, as well as in the community, regarding the development of a culture of health and well-being
• Establish and cultivate relationships with internal and external constituents to forecast strategies and programming that will achieve health and well-being/benefits goals
• Liaise with HR's data warehouse vendor to analyze healthcare metrics and KPIs, as well as utilization, to recognize and address trends; direct and/or support health plan operational analyses
• Negotiate rates, plan terms, and fee structures with wellness vendors on behalf of the University
• Manage and support new and existing health and well-being/benefits plan programs; serve as the project manager for various programs and initiatives
• Manage the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract; develop and revise the strategy to engage faculty and staff in utilizing the EAP program
• Oversee Breastfeeding Support Program; supervise and support the Breastfeeding Support Program Coordinator/Breastfeeding Consultant; analyze utilization data and make recommendations
• Provide training and marketing materials to employee groups, HR Consultants and Strategic Partners, FOs, leadership, and other employees across the University related to the health and wellness benefits strategy
• Collaborate with the HR Marketing department for Health and Wellbeing branding, marketing, and communication strategies

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00