Virginia Tech
Location
Blacksburg, Virginia
Salary
$48,000 - $51,000 / YEAR
The Health Promotion Coordinator will implement and facilitate evidence-informed initiatives focused on student connection and belonging. They will also oversee the daily operations of The Connection Project and provide supervision to student facilitators and staff.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as human development, counseling, or public health. Experience in group facilitation, student supervision, and collaborative program development is required.
We’re currently searching for a Health Promotion Coordinator to join our Hokie Wellness team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about student well-being, please keep reading.
1) You’ll be joining the Hokie Wellness team; a department centered on providing holistic well-being resources to the Virginia Tech community by focusing on a variety of health and well-being topics. 2) You’ll be reporting to the Assistant Director of Mental Health Initiatives, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment. 3) You’ll be responsible for advancing student health and well-being through the implementation, facilitation, and supervision of evidence-informed, theory-driven initiatives focused on connection and belonging 4) You'll oversee the daily operations of The Connection Project (TCP) as well as other programs and initiatives that enhance student connection and well-being. 5) You'll provide direct supervision to student facilitators and staff who support these initiatives. 6) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division. 7) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $48,000 - $51,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package [https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits.html] which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
$48,000 - $51,000
00 am - 5:00 pm with some evenings/weekends as needed
Hours per week
40
Review Date: 05/18/2026
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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Market context
In Virginia, Health Promotion Coordinator roles focused on connection and belonging are often tied to student wellness, retention, and campus support priorities, so demand tends to follow institutions expanding mental health and engagement services. These positions are competitive because employers usually want candidates who can facilitate groups, supervise students, and build programs with campus partners; on this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you apply, tailor your materials to show direct experience in group facilitation and collaborative program development.