Title: Dir Health Promo and Wellness
Department: Health Promotion and Wellness
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The Director of Health Promotion & Wellness provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for a comprehensive, campus-wide health promotion and well-being enterprise at Illinois State University. Reporting to the Executive Director for Well-being and Recreation, the Director serves as the subject-matter expert, advising on advancing system-level changes and embedding well-being into institutional structures that align with university priorities for student success, employee thriving, and inclusive excellence.
The Director leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative, evidence-informed programs, policies, and initiatives that address individual, community, and environmental determinants of health. This role emphasizes cross-divisional collaboration, data-informed decision making, and sustainable impact at scale, positioning Illinois State University as a health promoting institution.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$99,000 – $105,000 annually
University Benefit HighlightsAdditional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ Required Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in health education, exercise science, public health, nutrition, or related field.
2. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in health promotion, wellness, or public health within higher education or a comparable organizational setting.
3. Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, organizational change, and cross-functional collaboration.
4. Demonstrated experience in assessment, data analysis, and reporting.
5. Minimum of three years of experience supervising professional staff.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and/or Certified Wellness Program Manager/Consultant
2. Experience with systems-thinking approaches, population health frameworks, or health-promoting campus initiatives.
3. Teaching, training, or facilitation experience in academic or professional settings.
Work Hours
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30 pm, with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
August 1, 2026
Required Applicant Documents
Cover letter
Resume/CV
3 business references
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on “Apply”
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Contact Information for Applicants
Mary O’Mahoney
mcomaho@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Illinois State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, females, and veterans.
