Wellness Coordinator

Johnson County Community College

Position: Wellness Coordinator

Department: Human Resources

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: $48,364-$62,577 (determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume)

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. The Wellness Coordinator position supports this mission by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating employee wellness and well‑being initiatives for JCCC. This position supports a comprehensive, data‑informed wellness strategy designed to enhance employee health, engagement, and productivity while contributing to reduced healthcare costs and a positive campus culture. Employee wellness is a strategic component of JCCC's workforce and benefits strategy.

By aligning wellness initiatives with institutional priorities and medical plan insights, the Wellness Coordinator supports JCCC's commitment to being an employer of choice.

• Bachelor's degree in health promotion, wellness, public health, human resources, kinesiology, health education, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience coordinating wellness, health promotion, employee engagement, or related programs.
• Experience planning and coordinating programs, events, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

• Experience in a higher education, healthcare, or large organizational setting.
• Experience working with employee benefits, wellness vendors, or health insurance providers.
• Knowledge of population health, preventive health initiatives, or workplace wellness best practices.
• Experience with budget tracking and vendor invoicing.
• Familiarity with systems such as Banner, Neo Ed or similar enterprise platforms.
• Professional certification related to wellness or health promotion (e.g., CHES, CWWS, or similar).

• Strategic Wellness Leadership
  • Coordinate and execute employee wellness and well‑being programs on behalf of JCCC.
  • Participate in the annual medical plan review to align wellness initiatives with medical claims data and utilization trends.
  • Develop and support wellness programming addressing high‑impact health areas, including diabetes, heart health, and mental health.
  • Promote a holistic approach to wellness encompassing emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual well‑being.
  • Support institutional efforts to pursue external wellness recognition, including Kansas City Healthiest Employer.
• Program Development and Implementation
  • Coordinate, implement, promote, and assess wellness programs addressing physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Plan and deliver wellness initiatives such as workshops, seminars, Lunch & Learns, challenges, and educational sessions.
  • Coordinate preventive health initiatives, including biometric screenings, flu vaccinations, and mobile mammogram clinics.
  • Collaborate with departmental leaders to identify annual wellness activities, challenges, and classes.
• Communication and Engagement
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee wellness‑related inquiries.
  • Provide ongoing communication and education to encourage participation in wellness programs and initiatives.
  • Develop and disseminate wellness resources and promotional materials.
  • Embed wellness messaging into college‑wide meetings and events.
  • Partner with benefits broker, Caregiving carrier, Retirement carrier, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to deliver consistent and relevant wellness content.
• Collaboration and Partnerships
  • Work closely with Human Resources Benefits and Safety teams to integrate wellness initiatives into broader employee engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate with campus organizations, external vendors, and community partners to enhance the range and quality of wellness programming.
• Event Planning and Administrative Support
  • Research and secure locations for wellness classes and events.
  • Plan and manage event logistics, including…