Program Assistant - Wellness in Motion

Job Title

Program Assistant - Wellness in Motion

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Coastal Bend Health Education Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.20 hourly

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

  

Who we are  

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.  

  

What we want   

The Program Assistant, under general supervision, provides support for the Wellness in Motion Program.

What you need to know

Salary: $18.20/ hour

Other Requirements and Factors: Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Department of State Health Services Community Health Worker certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Certified Medical Assistant

• Two years of experience in public health and/or health outreach and education

• Experience in leading and conducting specialized training

• Experience working/ interacting with health care agencies and providers

Responsibilities:

• Program Assistance - Recommends changes to the Wellness in Motion Program and may assist in updating policies and procedures. Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs. Provides assistance to the fitness coordinator in the education and coordination of the Wellness Program. Conducts group and individual training sessions, including correction of exercise technique and spotting participants. Assists participants in reviewing programs and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place; motivates participants to be active and engaged participants in their health; builds and maintains positive working relationships with the participants, healthcare providers and community organizations. Travels to various locations for program activities. Assists in coordinating logistics and travel for program seminars, workshops, and other special events. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Data and Files - Creates, establishes and maintains program files, databases, correspondence and program materials. Assists with initial and follow-up assessments, including biometric testing of blood sugar, HbA1c, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, body composition testing and fitness testing/evaluation using appropriate methods and equipment. Prepares program correspondence. Assists with documentation, evaluation, accurate reporting, and discussion of results with participants.

• Scheduling - Schedules Wellness Program activities, including initial participant assessments, follow-up assessments, and training sessions. Assists in maintaining appropriate documentation of scheduled events and communicating pertinent information with program leadership.

• Program Files & Recruitment - Serves as first point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to requests for program information.  Assists with Wellness Program promotion and participant recruitment, including participation at community events and health fairs, identifying potential community partners, distributing marketing materials, and completion of registration procedures for new program participants.

• Fitness Activities - Assists in identifying alternative fitness activities within the community for participant involvement by engaging with current and prospective community partners. Identifies and refers participants to other beneficial Healthy South Texas programs.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.    

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.