Wellness Coordinator

Bridgeport, CT
Part Time
CT State Housatonic
Experienced

Details:

Posted: August 8, 2025
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Duration: Position is funded through February 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday August 12, 2025.

Location:

CT State Housatonic
900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport CT 
**This position is not remote**
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State 

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

September 2025

Position Summary:

The Wellness Coordinator will support the mission of CT State Community College – Housatonic Campus by working collaboratively with the Director of Counseling and Wellness to coordinate, promote, and implement campus-wide mental health and wellness programming. This position is responsible for organizing and facilitating educational events, wellness initiatives, outreach activities, and awareness campaigns to foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus environment.  The Wellness Coordinator will contribute to student retention and student success by planning and coordinating the semester wellness fair with internal and external partners, tabling events including sexual misconduct and domestic violence, and providing holistic outreach which includes conducting surveys and promoting counseling services which include Timely Care. 

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Counseling and Wellness or other Administrator, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing necessary services to support student needs, outreach, and holistic programming through effective performance in these essential duties:

  • Assist the Director of Counseling and Wellness in the planning, coordination, and implementation of mental health and wellness programs for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Organize and promote events such as wellness workshops, mental health awareness weeks, resource fairs, and self-care activities.
  • Promote Counseling and Wellness Center services and Timely Care (virtual mental health and wellness services) through digital, print, and in-person outreach strategies.
  • Develop relationships with local community agencies and organizations to connect students with appropriate off-campus wellness and social service resources.
  • Coordinate logistics and support for events, including space reservations, materials preparation, setup, and teardown (requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs).
  • Lead student engagement efforts related to wellness, including peer education programs, student ambassador coordination, and targeted outreach.
  • Maintain records of programming activities and support data collection for program evaluation and reporting purposes.
  • Must be able to work administratively with purchasing and finance department to develop purchase requisition and vendor contracts
  • Collaborate with college departments (e.g., Student Activities, Academic Affairs, Accessibility Services) to integrate wellness into the broader student experience.
  • Stay current on best practices in college mental health promotion, wellness education, and culturally responsive engagement.
  • Maintain organization of the Counseling and Wellness educational supply inventory.
  • Must be able to lead and delegate work study students and volunteers.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services, Public Health, Education, Psychology, or a related field.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

  • One or more years of relevant experience in program coordination, wellness, or outreach services.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and support diverse student populations.
  • Must be able to lift and move event materials and supplies up to 50 lb.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a college or university setting.
  • Familiarity with mental health and wellness topics affecting college students.
  • Knowledge of local community resources and referral networks.
  • Bilingual skills or cultural competence in working with multilingual/multicultural populations.

Salary:

$39.44 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7056 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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