The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Director of Student Health Center

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in health administration, business administration, nursing public health or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience leading a moderately complex healthcare clinic or organization.
  • Experience in strategic planning and budget management.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising both administrative and clinical staff.
  • Preferred certification such as Fellow of the American College Healthcare Executives (FACHE) or Fellow of the American College Health Association (FACHA).

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all operations of the Student Health Center.
  • Develop and implement strategic goals aligned with the center's mission.
  • Create a caring culture to effectively meet student health needs.
  • Collaborate with other health and well-being departments and community organizations.
  • Supervise management team and ensure sound decision-making processes.
  • Manage the student health services budget while balancing access and fiscal responsibility.
  • Engage in data collection and analysis to assess service satisfaction and impacts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Position Information

General Information

Position Number
012040

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Working Title
Director of Student Health Center

Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year
12

Work Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. This position may be designated as essential personnel and required to report during a university emergency or crisis operations; as directed by the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or Associate Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellbeing.

Hours per week
40

FLSA Status
Exempt

Division
Student Affairs

Department
Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)

Work Location
Student Health Center

Salary Range
112,561 - 126,375

Primary Purpose of Department

The Student Health Center (Student Health) is a vital component with the Division of Student Affairs and the umbrella organization of the Health and Wellbeing unit (HWB). Student Health is responsible for providing comprehensive and high-quality healthcare, assisting students with the development of life skills to manage their own health needs and intentionally enhancing the campus commitment to holistic wellbeing.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director is responsible for providing innovative and strategic institutional leadership for Student Health, within the Health and Wellbeing Unit and for the Division of Student Affairs. This position is responsible for: 1) a robust understanding of integrated, holistic student wellbeing, 2) a detailed understanding of Student Health operations (administrative and clinical), 3) direct supervision of the department management team and indirect guidance (as needed) of other departmental staff, 4) Ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations (federal, state and local) through regularly updated and maintained policies, and 5) Understanding the balance between auxiliary revenue generation & improving access by reducing help-seeking barriers. The director should possess the demonstrated ability to have fun while successfully managing change. Additionally, the Student Health Director will also demonstrate proactive and intentional relationship development (& maintenance) including other HWB departments, campus partners and community-based health services organizations.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Student Health Center. Refine and communicate the SHC core values and mission, develop and implement strategic goals consistent with vision and mission. Create and maintain a culture of care in which student health needs are effectively met. Partner with other health and well-being departments within and outside of Student Affairs to provide collaborative care and create an environment that supports holistic health.

Supervise members of the management team, ensuring consistency of decision-making and sound decision-making. Oversee the student health services budget and create systems that will balance student access to services with sound fiscal management. Engage in data collection and analysis to evaluate satisfaction with services and support the impact of student health on academic and interpersonal success. Publicly represent the Student Health Center to students, faculty, staff, administrators, family members, and the general public.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master's degree in health administration, business administration, nursing public health or related field. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget management, and supervision of professional staff. Minimum five years of experience leading a moderately complex healthcare clinic or organization.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Preferred candidates will have:
  • More than five years of experience leading a collegiate student health center and/or moderately complex healthcare clinic or organization.
  • More than three years supervising both administrative and clinical staff
  • Holds the Fellow of the American College Healthcare Executives (FACHE) or Fellow of the American College Health Association (FACHA) certification credential for healthcare management leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead successful staff teams.


Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants
  • Open until filled, with priority review to occur within three to four weeks of posting.
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist
  • Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/


Posting Open Date
09/25/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Proposed Hire Date
02/16/2026

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

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About The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina. UNC Charlotte offers 23 doctoral, 64 master's, and 140 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges: the College of Arts + Architecture, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Belk College of Business, the College of Computing and Informatics, the Cato College of Education, the William States Lee College of Engineering, the College of Health and Human Services, the Honors College, and the University College.
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