| Location | Pembroke, NC |
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Division Student Affairs Department Student Health Services Working Title Assistant Director, Student Health Services Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Min T/E Requirements
FTE 1.0 Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Position # 2386 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 12 Is this a grant funded position? No If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)
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Primary Purpose of Organization Unit
Student Health Services is committed to providing affordable, accessible and high quality health care services to those eligible through health promotion and disease prevention programs. SHS strives to meet the demonstrated needs of our diverse student population, in accordance with the core values, vision and mission of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the Division of Student Affairs.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Assistant Director of Student Health Services assists in managing the daily operations of Student Health Services (SHS), supporting the delivery of clinical care, health education and programming, and supporting SHS's public health functions. The Assistant Director supports the coordination of overall departmental operations and provides advanced clinical oversight and direct patient care, ensuring services align with best practice standards, ethical guidelines, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Assistant Director fosters a welcoming, student-centered, and supportive environment while demonstrating leadership and excellence in operational management, health and wellness programming, staff development, and public health initiatives.
Job Description
Job Duties & Responsibilities
A) Operations Management (40%)
B) Health & Wellness Programming (20%)
C) Staff Development (20%)
D) Public Health (20%)
Participates in campus public health assessments to identify student health needs and emerging health concerns
Oversees daily Health History Form completion, Immunization compliance, and Student Health Insurance program enrollment/waiver process to promote early completion & reduce barriers to completion
Serves as public health coordinator in coordination with director:
Performs disease surveillance
Participates in outbreak investigations
Engages in emergency preparedness activities
Provides university stakeholders guidance regarding communicable disease testing & treatment
Maintains and builds upon professional relationships with local & state public health agencies
Student Health Services staff are mandatory employees and, as such, are required to report to work during states of emergency. Additionally, this position requires some evening and weekend hours to support Student Health Services and university programming.
Management Preference
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation
Posting Information
Job Opening Date 09/16/2026 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Professional Posting Number EPA01170 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13703 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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