Associate Director of Student Health and Wellness Operations

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Associate Director of Student Health and Wellness Operations

Job Category
Academic - Health Services Administration

Department
Student Health Camden

Overview
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.

Posting Summary
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 studentcentered 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.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
08

Salary Details
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary
108670.000

Mid Range Salary
137547.000

Maximum Salary
166424.000

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours
37.5

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System. Additional information may be found at

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and 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.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing complex workflows. * Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. * Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and administrative processes. * Systemsoriented and improvementfocused * Collaborative and relationshipdriven * Comfortable working in complex, highly regulated environments * Able to balance strategic initiatives with daytoday operational realities * Studentcentered 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.

Equipment Utilized
N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment
N/A

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1234

Posting Open Date
06/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

City
Camden

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: