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Occupational Wellness Specialist
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201403265183 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
A DETAILED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED ON THE BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WEBSITE: http://bas.ucr.edu/
UCR is seeking a Occupational Wellness Specialist to support the Workplace Health & Wellness Program Manager in collaborating with the UCR Workplace Health & Wellness Unit (Wellness, Ergonomics, Workers' Compensation, Disability Management) and Recreation Services to design and develop a comprehensive occupational wellness program as part of the larger system wide initiative to reduce injuries in the workplace. The position will manage and implement all processes and procedures developed system wide and design and develop all related campus action plans and forms used to provide for an efficient workflow, status documentation, and outcomes.
UCR is seeking a Occupational Wellness Specialist to support the Workplace Health & Wellness Program Manager in collaborating with the UCR Workplace Health & Wellness Unit (Wellness, Ergonomics, Workers' Compensation, Disability Management) and Recreation Services to design and develop a comprehensive occupational wellness program as part of the larger system wide initiative to reduce injuries in the workplace. The position will manage and implement all processes and procedures developed system wide and design and develop all related campus action plans and forms used to provide for an efficient workflow, status documentation, and outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree with a major in a health related field (e.g., health promotion, exercise science) or related field and 2-4 years of experience in developing, implementing and evaluating wellness/health improvement programs and processes
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in assessing employee health and injury status and providing a recommended plan of action
Working knowledge of workers' compensation and occupational health and safety
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills within a complex organizational setting
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in teams, and with a diverse population of faculty, staff, community partners and vendors
Excellent computer literacy skills, with demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in assessing employee health and injury status and providing a recommended plan of action
Working knowledge of workers' compensation and occupational health and safety
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills within a complex organizational setting
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in teams, and with a diverse population of faculty, staff, community partners and vendors
Excellent computer literacy skills, with demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in public health (MPH), health promotion, exercise physiology or other related graduate degree
Ability to communicate in Spanish
Experience in higher education or public sector
Ability to communicate in Spanish
Experience in higher education or public sector
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview