Director of Student Health Services

Location: 
1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
United States
Job Posted Date: 
June 6, 2019
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Other

Under the direction of the Vice President, Student Services/Assistant Superintendent, plan, organize, and direct Student Health Services programs, operations and activities addressing the physical, social and mental health needs of students and the college community; including the screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of health conditions , prevention programming, health education, and health and safety risk management; coordinate and direct communications, services, resources and information to meet student health needs and ensure smooth and efficient Department activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Job Requirements: 
  1. Coordinate and direct communications, services, resources and information; direct the development and implementation of student health programs, services, projects, strategies, policies, procedures, goals and objectives to meet current and future student health needs.
  2. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; ensure that required licensures and certifications are current for healthcare provider positions; develop department orientation and training sessions; collaborate with Student Health Services staff to enhance integration of services, provide professional development activities and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of health programs and services.
  3. Plan, organize, promote and direct health education functions and activities to enhance health awareness; develop and infuse health related issues into courses and classroom management practices; oversee the development of health promotion outreach activities; assist in curriculum revisions or new courses for health education.
  4. Monitor and evaluate health services for financial effectiveness, operational efficiency and capacity to meet student health needs; direct the research, development and implementation of health services, systems, standards, programs, policies and procedures.
  5. Coordinate health services and related communications and information between District faculty, staff, students, hospitals, public health agencies, law enforcement organizations and other external agencies; ensure proper and timely resolution of health service issues.
  6. Serve as liaison and advocate for the District with County, State and Federal agencies to expand health-related services and benefits; advocate for increased access; develop current referral systems, and negotiate Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), contracts and community partnerships; collaborate with other agencies to obtain grant funding to address identified student health support needs.
Location: 
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California