Director of Health Services

Summary

The Director of Health Services, as a licensed provider, is responsible for the overall leadership and management of Holton Health and Wellness Services (HHWS). As one of the University's leaders charged with supporting student health and wellbeing, the Director of Health Services will formulate and guide the department to meet a shared vision in which quality healthcare will foster lifelong well-being for students across all levels of the University. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Development and Success, the Director has overall responsibility for HHWS strategic, administrative, and financial oversight of clinical operations as well as collaborating on public health initiatives and healthcare risk management for the entire campus community. As a key SDS team member, the Director will collaborate to promote a holistic vision for health and wellness for students at SAU as well as support and sustain a healthy campus community grounded in our Christian values and Christ-centered mission. Part-time position.

Departmental Management

• Establishes and executes all strategic oversight for the office in terms of staffing, budget, and healthcare initiatives by setting annual goals and priorities
  • Accounts for the overall HHWS clinical operations and manages workflow and schedules
  • Oversees the operating budget, tracks expenditures, and monitors operational funds on a monthly/annual basis
  • Utilizes assessment data to determine student needs, examine emerging trends, identify gaps and benchmark best practices for implementation of care
• Coordinates with local health officials and the HHWS Medical Director to coordinate healthcare and services, in addition to support during public health emergencies (including, but not limited to, localized outbreaks and pandemics)
• Collaborates with University leadership on public health initiatives and healthcare risk management
• Ensures healthcare services are in compliance with college health standards of care, applicable regulatory and licensing requirements (all state, federal and ACHA standards) and Christian mission of the University
• Tracks the advancement of the department through annual reports, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Serves as the external presence and chief collaborator on health with other Directors within SDS, particularly colleagues in Residence Life and Student Success, as well as with campus partners (such as Athletics, Cross-Cultural Studies, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, and Academic Affairs)
• Serves as the public health promotion and prevention and response leader and forges strong relationships with the larger southern Michigan community on public health initiatives

Personnel Management

• Assigns and supervises all work of the department, including responsibility—with support from the Dean—for hiring, orienting, developing, and evaluating HHWS staff
• Supervises the HHWS staff, which includes counseling, nurses, and office management
• Responsible for supervision, including regular HHWS staff meetings and participation in all SDS team functions and SDS Directors’ meetings
• Provides oversight of professional development as well as performance evaluations for the HHWS staff

Primary Care

• Leads by example by maintaining professional clinical standards and consistently providing patient-centered care
• Provides quality direct patient care, serving a diverse student population
• Models and strongly advocates for interdisciplinary collegiality

Professional Activities

• Participates in accreditation-supporting activities, committees, task groups, special projects, and performance-improvement activities, as assigned
• Offers healthcare expertise for students' requests for specialized medical support or disability/accessibility services on campus
• Serves as a liaison with other Christian colleges/universities, peer institutions, and local organizations
• Pursues professional development and maintains professional accreditation and licensure
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Successful candidates must minimally hold an earned Master of Science in Nursing degree; doctoral preparation (DNP or PhD in Nursing) is preferred
• Appropriate board certification in specialty area (AGNP, ANP, FNP, CPNP) is mandatory

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Michigan licensure as a registered nurse and Michigan specialty (APRN) licensure are required
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare clinical experience
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A commitment to the University’s Christian identity, including the ability to implement policies, programs, services, and best practices that are consistent with the University’s mission, values, and teachings
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential
• At least three years of supervisory and management experience in healthcare services and administration, including documented experience with
  • Designing, developing, and directing health-related programs and services
  • Overseeing clinical staff and ensuring the quality of medical practice and outreach activities performed by members of the Health Services staff
  • Fiscal management, budget development, and contractor/vendor relationships
  • Health services technology, including the ability to use technology creatively to advance the organization to the next level
• An understanding of and appreciation for wellness/health promotion in all clinical health services
• Knowledge of and direct experience in college health or in a related area of healthcare practice and administration
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse, young adult population
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with coworkers with a variety of skill levels
• Experience or interest in college health, population health, or sports medicine

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University’s mission and values as an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.