"Executive Director of Student Health & Medical Director"

Executive Director of Student Health & Medical Director

Company:
University of South Carolina

Job Location:

Category:
Health and Medical Services

Type:
Full-Time

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Executive Director of Student Health & Medical Director to serve as the physician leader for Student Health Services. This role provides strategic, clinical, and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality, student-centered healthcare across primary care, women’s health, sports medicine, allergy and immunization, pharmacy, laboratory, and student insurance services. Reporting to the Chief Health Officer & Associate Vice President, the Executive Director champions best practices in college health and advances an integrated, comprehensive model of care.

At USC, you’ll join a dynamic, student-focused environment where your leadership directly supports student success, well-being, and the overall campus experience. You’ll collaborate with dedicated professionals across the university and play a key role in shaping the future of student health.

Strategic Leadership & Administration:

• Provide strategic, mission-aligned leadership for Student Health Services, including long-range planning and oversight of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Build strong campus and community partnerships to ensure health services supports student development, academic achievement, and student success.
• Coordinate with Counseling and Psychology Services to coordinate care delivery.
• Represent Student Health Services on university committees and serve as a key member of the Student Health and Well-Being executive leadership team.

Organizational Management & Quality Improvement:

• Review and monitor policies, procedures and services to determine outcomes, promote continuity of care and ensure programs and services reflect a multi-disciplinary approach
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and committees; supervise senior leaders and develop staff.
• Oversee and maintain a strong quality improvement program to include outcomes monitoring, accreditation standards, and site-visit readiness.

Clinical Oversight & Medical Direction:

• Provide direct clinical care; supervise and mentor medical staff; ensure integration and coordination of services in a safe environment.
• Oversee peer review, continuing education, credentialing, and privileging for medical staff.
• Promote evidence-based practices, wellness initiatives, and prevention strategies with Healthy Carolina and Campus Recreation.

Crisis & Emergency Response:

• Serve as the university’s public health authority and advisor in collaboration with the Chief Health Officer and Emergency Management Team.
• Advise on emergency preparedness, risk management, and response protocols.
• Develop procedures for critical incidents and support faculty, staff, and students through those incidents.

Minimum Requirements: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)from an accredited medical school; completion of residency training and at least 8 years of job-related experience, including some prior management experience.

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