Student Mental Health Project Coordinator

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Job Requisition ID:
2026-03053
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Group:
Staff
Job Category:
Medical Health and Wellness
Employment Type:
Permanent
Department:
Campus Wellness - Health Promotion
Hiring Range:
$61,954.88 - $77,443.60
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The internal posting deadline for this position is October 22, 2026 at 11:59PM
Job Description:
Primary Purpose
The Student Health Project Coordinator will focus on advancing projects that address holistic student health and wellbeing. The Project Coordinator will provide support to advance priority areas related to the University of Waterloo’s commitment to the Okanagan Charter. The Project Coordinator will also assist the University, through Campus Wellness leadership, to maintain the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students.
Key Accountabilities
Program Planning, Organization and Coordination
Responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on identified student health projects. This involves development of project plans, correspondence with other team members and University partners, scheduling meetings, booking and coordinating events and ensuring appropriate supplies are maintained.
In partnership with UWaterloo Life, support the marketing, promotion, and outreach of these projects to reach students.
In partnership with Health Promotion and Data Analyst, utilizes data and evidence to identify and apply best practices for projects and activities.
Monitor assigned project schedules and timelines and is accountable for timely completion of objectives and key results.
In partnership with Health Promotion and Evaluation Specialists, develop and implement evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness and efficiencies of projects and activities. Make program revisions necessary and strive for continual project improvement.
Conducts situational assessments (e.g., environmental scans, needs assessments) to understand how new initiatives from Campus Wellness fit in with a broader campus community.
Communications
Working with UWaterloo Life, develop communication materials such as social media content, health promotion campaigns, student takeovers, website content, reports, presentations or other project documents.
Drafts website content to keep the larger UW community informed of student health promotion projects.
Drafts website content to keep the larger UW community informed of the developments related to National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students.
Creates necessary promotional material needed for all engagement activities (i.e. town halls, focus groups)
Coordinates with the various communications experts across campus, when necessary.
Event Planning & Campus Outreach
Facilitate collaboration across Campus Wellness units and campus partners in the planning, promotion and implementation of student health promotion campaigns (e.g., Be You activations).
Collaborates with members of the Health Promotion staff to assist in the planning of other student health related events on campus
Facilitate outreach for Campus Wellness, including booths, attending team meetings, and presentations to discuss available services and supports.
Partnership & Collaboration
Foster and maintain positive working relationships with Health Services, Counselling Services and Health Promotion staff to identify, lead and/or support cross-department student health promotion projects and activities.
Create partnerships across campus to identify, plan and implement student health promotion projects and initiatives, with a focus on relationships with student health committees (e.g., Food Security Strategy Committee, Multi-Faith and Spirituality Resource Team, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, and Faculties).
Represent Campus Wellness at University-level committees, when designated by the Associate Director, Health Promotion.
Foster positive working relationships with relevant community agencies (e.g. CMHA, Mental Health Commission of Canada etc.)
Student Engagement
Foster and develop meaningful relationships with students and student groups across campus to ensure a student-centered approach to Campus Wellness.
Lead the recruitment and orientation of students to the Campus Wellness Student Advisory Committee. Plan and facilitate meaningful SAC meetings. Maintain connection and relationship with students between meetings. Work with students from SAC on ad-hoc project (e.g., Be You activations, advancement campaigns, UWaterloo Life student takeovers).
Build effective and meaningful partnerships with student groups and students from equity-denied groups.
Required Qualifications
Education
Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree (or equivalent experience) required.
Experience
At least 2 years of project-based work and support experience with a proven track record of achievement and success.
An understanding of the post-secondary student experience is an asset.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
MS Word – Advanced
MS Excel - Advanced
MS PowerPoint – Moderate
Ability to co-ordinate multiple projects at once.
Demonstrated ability to research, summarize, and report information.
Excellent administrative, organizational, and