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Tufts University is creating a bold new vision for wellbeing—and we’re looking for a leader to bring it to life. As the Director, University Wellness, you will serve as the architect of a comprehensive, integrated wellness strategy that supports students, faculty, and staff across all campuses. This first-of-its-kind role offers the opportunity to shape culture, influence policy, and design programs that promote mental, emotional, social, and physical health. You will collaborate with senior leaders and campus partners to embed wellness into the fabric of university life—creating a thriving, resilient community for years to come.
Job Responsibility:
Establish and lead the University Wellness and Wellbeing Office, defining its mission, priorities, and operating structure
Develop and implement a university-wide wellness strategy in collaboration with stakeholders, aligning with institutional goals and campus initiatives
Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on wellbeing policies, emerging issues, and organizational effectiveness
Build a collaborative culture of wellbeing and shift perspectives to view wellness as integral to academic and workplace success
Develop metrics to assess impact, identify trends, and measure success
Evaluate current wellness efforts, identify gaps, and design unified, impactful programs addressing mental health, physical wellbeing, resilience, and prevention
Integrate wellness practices into student life, employee orientation, and leadership development
Partner with Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and Student Success to embed wellness principles into institutional policies and everyday operations
Ensure programs address the diverse needs of the campus community
Lead education and awareness initiatives that empower the community to recognize and respond to wellness needs
Develop professional development programs for faculty and staff to reduce stressors and wellbeing risks
Create and implement policies and procedures related to wellness
Convene and lead a university-wide Wellness Community of Practice to share best practices and connect initiatives across campuses
Continuously research innovative wellness practices and identify opportunities for improvement
Collect and analyze data to guide program development, measure effectiveness, and inform decision-making
Define success metrics and KPIs to demonstrate the impact of wellness initiatives
Build strong relationships with campus partners and external organizations to enhance access to wellness resources
Serve as a visible champion for wellness through events, communications, and speaking engagements
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in wellness, mental health, or public health within higher education or healthcare
Demonstrated experience building or transforming wellness programs in complex institutions
Proven ability to influence institutional culture and collaborate across academic and administrative units
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to wellbeing
Nice to have:
Doctoral degree in a related field
Supervisory experience
Experience developing and implementing metrics to assess program effectiveness
Familiarity with tools and techniques for conducting community surveys and data gathering
Experience leading wellness strategy at a complex, research-focused university (R1 or similar) with multiple schools and campuses
Documented success aligning decentralized wellness programs into a cohesive university-wide vision
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, using collaboration and consensus-building to drive change
Experience working with diverse student populations, including undergraduate and professional schools (medical, dental, graduate programs), and tailoring wellness strategies to meet their distinct needs
Familiarity with bridging wellness initiatives into academic success frameworks (e.g., Student Success, Faculty Success)
Demonstrated success navigating institutional complexity and resistance to change in higher education settings