Student Mental Health Project Coordinator

About This Role

This role focuses on advancing projects that address holistic student health and well-being at the University of Waterloo. The Project Coordinator supports priority areas related to the University's commitment to the Okanagan Charter and assists in maintaining the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students. The position involves planning, organizing, and coordinating student health projects, as well as developing communication materials and facilitating campus outreach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor, and report on identified student health projects
• Develop project plans and correspond with team members and University partners
• Schedule meetings, book and coordinate events, and ensure appropriate supplies are maintained
• Support the marketing, promotion, and outreach of projects to students in partnership with UWaterloo Life
• Utilize data and evidence to identify and apply best practices for projects and activities in partnership with Health Promotion and Data Analyst
• Monitor assigned project schedules and timelines and ensure timely completion of objectives and key results
• Develop and implement evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness and efficiencies of projects and activities in partnership with Health Promotion and Evaluation Specialists
• Make necessary program revisions and strive for continual project improvement
• Conduct situational assessments (e.g., environmental scans, needs assessments) to understand how new initiatives fit with the broader campus community
• Develop communication materials such as social media content, health promotion campaigns, student takeovers, website content, reports, and presentations with UWaterloo Life
• Draft website content to inform the larger UW community of student health promotion projects and developments related to the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students
• Create necessary promotional material for all engagement activities (i.e., town halls, focus groups)
• Coordinate with various communications experts across campus when necessary
• Facilitate collaboration across Campus Wellness units and campus partners in planning, promotion, and implementation of student health promotion campaigns (e.g., Be You activations)
• Collaborate with Health Promotion staff to assist in planning 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
• 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, focusing 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)

Important Details

• Application deadline: October 22, 2026 at 11:59PM

About the Company

At the University of Waterloo, everyone is supported to reach their full potential, with opportunities to advance careers. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise.