"Associate Director for Health & Wellness Technology, SATech"

Associate Director for Health & Wellness Technology, SATech

Student Affairs Technology

Student Affairs Technology is at the heart of transforming the student experience through innovative IT services for Student Affairs departments across campus. We work closely with business leaders and IT professionals to deliver technical solutions that enhance efficiency and build operational resilience. We're looking for passionate individuals from all backgrounds who are eager to help shape and nurture a vibrant community aligned with our mission. By joining our team, you'll directly contribute to advancing the University's academic goals, fostering environments that promote student learning and success, and supporting the holistic development of all students. Your work will play a crucial role in creating a more inclusive, thriving campus for everyone.

We are hiring across several functions within Student Affairs Technology and invite you to view all our current openings here. You are encouraged to apply for all positions that best match your profile and interests.

Job Summary The Associate Director for Health & Wellness Technology has specific unit responsibilities associated with managing the technology team primarily dedicated to McKinley Health Center, to the Counseling Center, and to Campus Recreation and is the Student Affairs Technology Liaison for those units. It also has broad functional responsibilities for ensuring that Student Affairs Technology handles health information in a secure and compliant way for all Student Affairs units. This position has responsibility representing student health and wellness concerns on campus in areas related to technology.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in McKinley Health Center Senior Leadership team for strategic and operational activities to assure the IT needs of McKinley are met. This includes regular meetings with the Director, Associate Directors, and other management staff at McKinley to advise and recommend IT solutions and system improvements.
• Leads efforts to coordinate secure and compliant handling of health information and operation of medical, mental health, and wellness systems across Student Affairs Technology.
• Participates as a member of Student Affairs Technology leadership team, providing expertise and strategic vision as part of that collaborative team.
• Works with the leadership of the Counseling Center to provide guidance and oversight for technology staff supporting the needs of that unit to ensure proper security and safe keeping of mental health records.
• Participates in Campus Recreation Senior Leadership team strategic and operational activities to assure the technology needs for the Campus Recreation team are met.
• Supervises a team of technical staff members with the help of the Assistant Director for Health & Wellness Technology, supporting the technology and telecommunications needs for McKinley Health Center, the Counseling Center, and Campus Recreation including setting priorities, balancing conflicting demands and ensuring staff development.
• Develops and tracks the technology budgets for both McKinley Health Center, the Counseling Center, and Campus Recreation in cooperation with the business managers for each unit.
• Reviews processes and procedures to ensure a stable and consistent service for McKinley Health Center, the Counseling Center, and Campus Recreation, including the development of backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborates with other units in Student Affairs, Technology Services at Illinois, and Administrative Information Technology Systems to support technology needs in student health for Student Affairs Technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned to further the mission of Student Affairs.

Additional Physical Demands Most work will be accomplished in a typical office environment but travel to different locations around campus will be required. A hybrid work schedule can be supported for this position but it cannot be fully remote.

Due to project timelines and business needs, including on call responsibility for emergent issues, weekend and evening work may be required.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Student Affairs Technology for the unit responsibility as Liaison to McKinley Health Center, the Counseling Center, and Campus Recreation, with responsibilities for Campus IT Governance, and the functional responsibility of ensuring compliance for health information and medical, mental health, and wellness systems operations for all of Student Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, including experience in at least three of the following areas: software development, data management, networking, infrastructure systems, end-user computing, web technologies, or telephony.
• Five (5) years of experience providing leadership in an IT environment, including managing teams, leading technical initiatives, or overseeing IT projects or programs.
• Strong knowledge of industry developments, business practices, and technical details of supporting IT operations in the healthcare industry including the ability to interpret HIPAA requirements for electronic medical records.
• Practical project management experience or formal certification in project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including in writing, with technical and nontechnical personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise professional staff including team-building skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and appreciate people from various backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree specifically in Information Systems, Computer Science, health technology management, or related field.
• Experience in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in a higher education environment related to student health and wellbeing.
• Experience with software development in .NET or SQL.
• Completion of a leadership development program that supports skills in a technical or IT focused environment.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 3/2/2026. Salary is commensurate with experience, with a salary range of $115,000 - $135,000 per year. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications, including a Cover Letter, Resume, and contact information for a minimum of three (3) Professional References, must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Shared AHW Human Resources at iustaffdevelopment@illinois.edu or +1(217)333-3660. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.