Assistant Director of Student Success and Wellness Navigator

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Fayetteville State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Student Success and Wellness Navigator. This role manages and develops comprehensive fitness programs, supervises fitness staff, and coordinates wellness initiatives to enhance student engagement, retention, and academic persistence through health and wellness integration within the campus experience.

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Oversees fitness classes such as Yoga, Zumba, and Weight Training and supervises fitness employees including a Fitness Coordinator and part-time staff.

Develops and delivers diverse fitness programs on campus, including group exercise, personal and small group training, and special events.

Implements staff development programs and manages risk and safety policies for fitness activities.

Coordinates with Student Affairs and student groups to design custom fitness and wellness programs targeting underrepresented populations.

Assists with budgeting and ensures fitness program financial goals are met.

Manages assessment and reporting of program participation, outcomes, and satisfaction.

Designs marketing strategies to promote fitness offerings.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, one year of full-time fitness experience or equivalent, and professional certifications (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA, or similar).

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, extensive college campus experience, and knowledge of fitness technology like virtual fitness and remote streaming.

Position is full-time, time-limited, exempt professional staff funded by non-state funds and reports within the Intramural Sports department.

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Position Title:	Assistant Director of Student Success and Wellness Navigator
Working Title:	Assistant Director of Fitness
Position Number:	000500
Full-Time Or Part-Time:	Full Time
Time Limited Position:	Yes
Number of Vacancies:	1
Department:	Intramural Sports
Posting Number:	0401838
SHRA/EHRA:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category:	Professional
Hiring Range:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:	Intramural and Recreational Services serves as a vital component of the university community by offering a wide range of facilities, programs, and services designed to promote holistic well-being and student engagement. Through diverse recreational experiences, fitness opportunities, and wellness initiatives, the department encourages students, faculty, and staff to lead active, balanced lifestyles that contribute to their physical, mental, and social health. By fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, Campus Recreation not only supports the development of lifelong healthy habits but also creates meaningful opportunities for connection, teamwork, and personal growth that enhance the overall campus experience.
Primary Purpose of the Position:	The purpose of this position is to enhance student engagement and success through the integration of health and wellness initiatives within the university experience. This role oversees all students’ involvement in fitness classes—such as Yoga, Zumba, and Weight Training—while coordinating programs that promote holistic well-being, retention, and academic persistence. By monitoring student outcomes, identifying at-risk populations, and providing targeted wellness support, this position ensures that students have equitable access to resources that foster both personal and academic growth. Through strategic scheduling, outreach, and data-driven programming, the role advances the university’s mission of supporting student success and cultivating a thriving, healthy campus community. Key Requirements and Responsibilities: Experience supervising fitness employees. Demonstrated experience developing and delivering fitness programs, preferably on a college campus. Provides leadership and administrative duties to ensure the successful operation of a comprehensive and diverse fitness program. Increases and diversifies program offerings and participants. Oversees group exercise, personal and small group training, and custom fitness programs and special events. Supervises the Fitness Coordinator and part-time group exercise and personal training staff. Develops annual goals with appropriate evaluation and assessment metrics to demonstrate progress in areas of responsibility. Designs and implements a comprehensive group fitness program comprised of both standardized classes (i.e., Les Mills) and instructor-customized classes. Develops and implements a comprehensive staff development program for fitness employees. Collaborates with Student Affairs partners and student groups to provide custom fitness programs and special event programming, particularly to target and engage members of the campus population who are underrepresented. Responsible for risk management of fitness programs, equipment, and staff. Recommends and develops policies and procedures for fitness programs that promote safety, fiscal responsibility, and participation. Assist with oversight of fitness budgets and provide accountability for expenditures. Meets or exceeds fitness program annual net profit goals. Manages assessment and reporting of participation numbers, learning outcomes, and satisfaction for fitness programs. Ensures the development and implementation of robust marketing for fitness offerings. This position is funded by non-state funds and has been designated time-limited. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those non-state funds.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:	Bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year full-time fitness experience or equivalent, or two (2) year graduate assistant. Appropriate professional certifications through ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA, or similar. Experience supervising fitness employees.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:	Master’s degree Extensive experience on a college campus and/or with college-age clients. Knowledge of fitness technology, such as virtual fitness, remote streaming capabilities, etc
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:	Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:	This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:	Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link:	https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28477

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* Please indicate all professional certifications that are relevant to this position.
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Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

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Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.

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Position Title:	Assistant Director of Student Success and Wellness Navigator
Working Title:	Assistant Director of Fitness
Position Number:	000500
Full-Time Or Part-Time:	Full Time
Time Limited Position:	Yes
Number of Vacancies:	1
Department:	Intramural Sports
Posting Number:	0401838
SHRA/EHRA:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category:	Professional
Hiring Range:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:	Intramural and Recreational Services serves as a vital component of the university community by offering a wide range of facilities, programs, and services designed to promote holistic well-being and student engagement. Through diverse recreational experiences, fitness opportunities, and wellness initiatives, the department encourages students, faculty, and staff to lead active, balanced lifestyles that contribute to their physical, mental, and social health. By fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, Campus Recreation not only supports the development of lifelong healthy habits but also creates meaningful opportunities for connection, teamwork, and personal growth that enhance the overall campus experience.
Primary Purpose of the Position:	The purpose of this position is to enhance student engagement and success through the integration of health and wellness initiatives within the university experience. This role oversees all students’ involvement in fitness classes—such as Yoga, Zumba, and Weight Training—while coordinating programs that promote holistic well-being, retention, and academic persistence. By monitoring student outcomes, identifying at-risk populations, and providing targeted wellness support, this position ensures that students have equitable access to resources that foster both personal and academic growth. Through strategic scheduling, outreach, and data-driven programming, the role advances the university’s mission of supporting student success and cultivating a thriving, healthy campus community. Key Requirements and Responsibilities: Experience supervising fitness employees. Demonstrated experience developing and delivering fitness programs, preferably on a college campus. Provides leadership and administrative duties to ensure the successful operation of a comprehensive and diverse fitness program. Increases and diversifies program offerings and participants. Oversees group exercise, personal and small group training, and custom fitness programs and special events. Supervises the Fitness Coordinator and part-time group exercise and personal training staff. Develops annual goals with appropriate evaluation and assessment metrics to demonstrate progress in areas of responsibility. Designs and implements a comprehensive group fitness program comprised of both standardized classes (i.e., Les Mills) and instructor-customized classes. Develops and implements a comprehensive staff development program for fitness employees. Collaborates with Student Affairs partners and student groups to provide custom fitness programs and special event programming, particularly to target and engage members of the campus population who are underrepresented. Responsible for risk management of fitness programs, equipment, and staff. Recommends and develops policies and procedures for fitness programs that promote safety, fiscal responsibility, and participation. Assist with oversight of fitness budgets and provide accountability for expenditures. Meets or exceeds fitness program annual net profit goals. Manages assessment and reporting of participation numbers, learning outcomes, and satisfaction for fitness programs. Ensures the development and implementation of robust marketing for fitness offerings. This position is funded by non-state funds and has been designated time-limited. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those non-state funds.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:	Bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year full-time fitness experience or equivalent, or two (2) year graduate assistant. Appropriate professional certifications through ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA, or similar. Experience supervising fitness employees.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:	Master’s degree Extensive experience on a college campus and/or with college-age clients. Knowledge of fitness technology, such as virtual fitness, remote streaming capabilities, etc
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:	Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:	This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:	Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link:	https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28477

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate all professional certifications that are relevant to this position.
(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

Other Document
Other Documents Continued
Other Documents Continued.

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