Interim Director of Student Health & Wellness Services

Job Description

INTERIM POSITION: Up-to-One-Year Assignment
Anticipated Start Date: Fall Semester 2026
Priority Screening Date: May 31, 2026

Salary: $139,560.00 - $177,564.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under administrative direction, the Interim Director of Student Health and Wellness Services provides clinical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for comprehensive student health and mental health services; ensures compliance with Title 5, California Education Code §76401, HIPAA, and public health requirements; coordinates campus emergency health response; manages budgets, contracts, and external partnerships; coordinates licensed health professionals and support staff; and advances equity-minded, trauma-informed health services that promote student retention, persistence, and academic success.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director of Student Health and Wellness Services is a management-level position responsible for the oversight, implementation, management and evaluation of student health and wellness programs. This position is distinguished from other directors by the incumbent's responsibility for and oversight of health services and related initiatives, supervision of classified professionals and/or support staff, and management of daily department operations. This position is further distinguished by the scope of health and wellness services, external compliance requirements, and coordination with licensed health professionals.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and oversight of student health and wellness services, including the coordination of physical and mental health programs and activities; integrate physical and mental health services within the broader Student Services framework to enhance holistic student support.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate short- and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives for assigned programs; develop, implement, monitor, and manage annual program plans and budgets; review, assess, and evaluate program effectiveness; recommend and implement plans for improvement.
• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of assigned programs, including oversight of support staff; interpret and administer District and College policies as they relate to assigned programs and student-centered services.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and all District, State, and federal reporting requirements; oversee the electronic health record (EHR) system; ensure timely MIS submissions and mandated reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including Education Code §76401, Title 5 §76355, HIPAA, Title IX intersections, and communicable disease response protocols; support compliance with student and employee immunization and TB risk assessment requirements in accordance with Education Code and state health regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Title 5 health fee expenditure restrictions; monitor allowable uses of student health fees; coordinate fee waivers in accordance with Education Code; and collaborate with advisory bodies regarding annual health fee reporting and recommendations.
• Oversee compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), including state and federal laboratory registration, waived test oversight, quality control procedures, and coordination with the designated laboratory director.
• Ensure compliance with California electronic prescribing mandates, including monitoring exemption eligibility and coordinating with licensed providers to maintain regulatory adherence.
• Oversee hazardous/biomedical waste management and ensure equipment calibration per manufacturer guidelines; maintain provider identifiers (e.g., NPI) and ensure compliance with electronic prescribing standards where applicable.
• Perform clinical care in accordance with licensed scope of practice; and assist with District emergency response and crisis intervention protocols.
• Coordinate with licensed professionals, including physicians, RNs, NPs, LMFTs, and LCSWs, to ensure high-quality service delivery; ensure all required licenses and certifications (e.g., RN/NP, PHN, CPR/AED) remain current and documented.
• Oversee the selection and management of department staff; establish performance requirements, monitor performance, and provide coaching for improvement; participate in grievance processes and take disciplinary action, up to and including termination, in accordance with District HR policies and labor agreements.
• Provide leadership in generating professional development opportunities to promote continuous improvement and innovation; assist in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of program staff.
• Serve as a liaison with county and state public health agencies, hospitals, and community providers; develop Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and referral networks to expand access to services and community-based resources.
• Represent the College at internal and external meetings, community events, and professional conferences; make presentations to the Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership, and local, regional, state, or national audiences.
• Serve as a liaison to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, as assigned; represent the College on District and College committees, advisory boards, and task forces related to assigned program areas. Represent the College in statewide health services associations and Chancellor's Office initiatives to ensure alignment with California Community College best practices. Approve purchases and oversee inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications; Pursue grant funding and insurance reimbursements; ensure fiscal processes and audits meet compliance standards; and facilitate grant development and external funding opportunities; ensure alignment with reporting requirements.
• Promote and market assigned programs to internal and external audiences; plan and deliver health promotion campaigns, classroom presentations, wellness workshops, and campus-wide events to support student success and equity efforts.
• Fosters an environment that embraces equity-minded practices, integrity, trust and respect; supports, implements and promotes compliance with the College's Diversity and Equal Employment Oppor­tunity Plan in all aspects of employment and education; increases cultural and ethnic diversity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid, current California Registered Nurse (RN) license AND either:
  • A Master's degree in Nursing AND a California Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate; OR
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND a PHN certificate AND a Master's degree in one of the following fields:
    1. Health Education
    2. Sociology
    3. Psychology
    4. Counseling
    5. Health Care Administration
    6. Public Health
    7. Community Health
• Demonstrated understanding of student development, health equity, and trauma-informed practices.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of experience or the equivalent in the management or administration of clinical or student health operations in a public institution, including supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with categorical funding programs, grant administration, and institutional planning processes.
• Demonstrated experience in data-driven program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• The Director must possess a California Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate.
• Valid, current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications by time of appointment.
• The Director must possess one of the following valid California licenses:
  • Physician (MD or DO); OR
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP); OR
  • Registered Nurse (RN)