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Associate Director of Student Health and Wellness Operations

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking an Associate Director of Student Health and Wellness Operations. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, the Associate Director of Student Health and Wellness Operations is responsible for the operational and administrative leadership of the Student Wellness Center. This position oversees the infrastructure, systems, and processes that support the delivery of student wellness services, ensuring the center operates efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with institutional priorities. The Associate Director focuses entirely on operations, administration, and resource management. The role does not provide clinical services or make treatment decisions. Clinical services continue to be delivered by licensed medical and counseling professionals. However, this role serves as a member of the Rutgers University-Camden Student Affairs leadership team and works collaboratively with clinical professionals on the effective operation of the Student Health Center while remaining non-clinical in function. The Associate Director of Student Health and Wellness Operations works collaboratively with clinical leaders and campus partners to support an evolving service model that emphasizes efficient access, strong referral pathways, and student-centered care coordination. The Associate Director is explicitly designated as a non-clinical administrative role. It does not require clinical licensure, does not provide patient care, does not supervise clinical practice, and does not establish or approve clinical protocols. All clinical decision making, supervision of clinical staff, and oversight of patient care remain the responsibility of licensed clinical professionals.

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, administration, or management, preferably in healthcare, higher education, or a related service environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing complex workflows.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and administrative processes.
• Systems-oriented and improvement-focused.
• Collaborative and relationship-driven.
• Comfortable working in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Able to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational realities.
• Student-centered mindset with a commitment to access and equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a student health, counseling, wellness, or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes, regulatory compliance, and grant management.
• Experience building external partnerships and coordinating referral systems.
• Experience with process improvement or change management initiatives.