Student Wellness Specialist

Job Description About Us Student Wellness Specialist Make a Difference in Student Well-Being Across Indian River State College At Indian River State College, student success starts with well-being. We believe that when students feel supported, connected, and healthy, they thrive — academically and personally. We are seeking a student-focused, highly organized professional to help lead wellness engagement efforts across all campuses (Massey, Pruitt, Chastain, Dixon Henry, and Mueller). In this role, you will help design and deliver meaningful wellness initiatives that foster inclusion, promote mental health, and strengthen student retention. If you are energized by creating supportive spaces, collaborating across departments, and helping students navigate resources with care and professionalism, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs. At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive. Why Join the River When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day. What We Offer At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: · Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). · Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage. · Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options. · Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance. · Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions. · Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career. JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, this position identifies, plans, and implements IRSC campus and online student wellness engagement opportunities across all IRSC campuses (Massey, Pruitt, Chastain, Dixon Henry, and Mueller) to support IRSC students across all campuses. Duties include: coordinating, and implementing college wide student engagement opportunities that promote student wellness, fosters inclusion, and wellness education. This role supports student success through student wellness programming. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports the Student Wellness Center operations across all campuses; responds to and handles inquiries via telephone and email; completes request forms; and assists/refers students with needs regarding student issues and/or concerns. Supports data collection and organization of student wellness activities. Supports the Wellness Coordinator in overseeing student workers to include training, scheduling daily work hours, and assuring completion of tasks. Plans, coordinates, and monitors college wide student wellness activities including but not limited to wellness and mental health initiatives that support student retention and success. Assists with the development of promotional materials, flyers, and posters for student wellness engagement opportunities; maintains the wellness webpages. Collaborates with other College departments to expand Student Wellness programming. Assists with supply inventory for the Student Wellness and any other tasks needed to support Student Wellness Center programming. Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree; one (1) year of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Valid Florida driver’s license. Knowledge of office practices and equipment including telephone etiquette. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, computer programs, technology, and social media platforms. Knowledge of graphic design or marketing desired. Knowledge of student engagement methods and online methodology. Skill in organizing, time management, and prioritizing. Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications. Ability to be accurate, pay attention to details, be people oriented, multi-task, work independently as well as with others, and be self-motivated. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Classification Staff Supervisory No FLSA Exempt No Employment Type Regular Compensation and Application Deadline Pay range starts at $17.36/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled. Indian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs. The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually. Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed. We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice. IRSC EEO/Equal Access Policy Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For instructions on how to apply, please click here.