JOB SUMMARY:The Senior Director of Student Health and Well-being is tasked with providing strategic leadership and direction for comprehensive health and wellness services for students. This includes overseeing medical services, mental health counseling, health education, and wellness programs. The Senior Director will ensure that these services are culturally relevant and supportive of the unique needs of students. This role is critical in fostering a healthy campus environment that promotes the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and supervise departmental staff, including support for student employees.
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Office of Student Health and Well-being.
- Supervise and evaluate health and counseling staff, including hiring, training, and professional development.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality medical services, mental health counseling, and health education programs.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal regulations, and accreditation standards for health services by implementing policies and procedures that align with the University's mission, vision, and values.
- Develop and implement health and wellness programs that address the specific needs of the student population.
- Promote a holistic approach to student health and well-being, integrating physical, mental, and emotional health services.
- Create initiatives that enhance students' health literacy and empower them to make informed health decisions.
- Provide crisis intervention and support for students experiencing health or wellness-related emergencies.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners, including academic departments, student organizations, and community health resources.
- Coordinate outreach efforts to engage students in health and wellness programs.
- Serve as a resource for faculty and staff on student health and well-being issues.
- Develop and implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of health and wellness programs, utilizing data to inform decision-making and enhance services, while preparing regular reports on program outcomes and student health trends.
- Design and deliver educational workshops, seminars, and campaigns on health and well-being topics, fostering a campus culture that values and supports wellness, and encouraging student involvement in health promotion and peer education programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Master's degree in public health, Health Administration, Psychology, State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, Student Personnel, or related field.
- Experience and ability to manage budgets.
- 3 - 5 years' experience in a college/university setting related to student health and well-being.
- Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in health and wellness programs.
- Knowledge of relevant state and federal health regulations and accreditation standards.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:- Thorough knowledge of student health software, Adobe Suite and proficient in using Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, develop communication strategies and work with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
- Strong attention to detail; ability to perform duties with high accuracy.
- A high degree of organization, ability to engage in various tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential University information.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Light sedentary office work.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
