Executive Director for Student Health & Well-Being

The Executive Director of Health and Well-Being will advance a comprehensive, integrated approach to student health by strengthening coordination across clinical services, health promotion, and campus-wide well-being initiatives. This role will partner closely with colleagues in Student Life, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Dining, and other key areas to build and sustain a shared, institution-wide vision for holistic student health and thriving.

As Davidson College advances its Campus Plan, student health and well-being will be central to shaping the student experience. The Executive Director will play a critical leadership role in aligning people, programs, and spaces to support this vision-helping to elevate well-being as a defining institutional priority.

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life, the Executive Director will serve as a strategic campus leader responsible for setting direction, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation in student health and well-being.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Center for Student Health & Well-Being, including the supervision of the Director of Counseling, Associate Director and Chief Nursing Officer, Dietician, Health Educator, and administrative staff. Serve as a key point of contact for Atrium Health partners.
• Support the Center staff in completing strategic goals and other important priorities, such as the implementation of a stepped care model, the further integration of Center services, the development of groups, and the onboarding of new staff.
• Develop, administer, and assess the goals, policies, procedures, and activities of the Center for Student Health & Well-Being to effectively meet the needs of students at a residential liberal arts college.
• In collaboration with the Center staff and Vice President for Student Life, identify short-term and long-term priorities and strategic goals for the Center, including but not limited to: space, personnel, service-delivery and programming.
• Liaise with local doctors, hospitals, clinics, and other health and mental health treatment programs and agencies.
• Liaise with campus offices such as the Chaplain's Office and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness, and others, to promote collaboration, align resources and achieve shared goals/vision.
• Provide campus-wide leadership on issues related to student mental and physical health and wellness. Collaborate with students, staff, and faculty to cultivate and coordinate a comprehensive approach to student holistic well-being.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Center regarding budget, operations and facilities. Effectively steward donor funds and assist with fundraising efforts.
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings for the division of Student Life.
• Participate in working groups and task forces related to holistic student health and well-being.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree or equivalent in health care administration, public health, health sciences, medical administration, or related fields; a graduate degree in a health-related field is highly preferred.
• An understanding of policy issues related to higher education and health care programs. A sense of how the above services or specialties might be made available to students in a holistic, trans-disciplinary manner.
• Understanding of college student mental health issues and a desire to work with students.
• A commitment to inclusive practices, particularly as they relate to student health and well-being.
• Highly collaborative spirit, in addition to leadership and team-building skills; the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of constituents
• Knowledge of budget/fiscal related processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to practice and always comply with the regulations of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974).

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