$100,000–$110,000 Per Year
Academic Affairs, Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Budget Management, Business Plan, Clinical Data Collection, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Providers, Community Relations, Community Support, Consulting, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Furniture, Healthcare, Healthcare Software, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Office Management, Operational Strategy, People Management, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Promotional Programs, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Social Media, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, University/School Policies, Writing Skills
TITLE: Director of the Wellness Center
DEPARTMENT: Wellness Center
REPORTS TO: Dean of Students
PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:
Director of the Wellness Center will provide vision and leadership to health and counseling services. Will collaborate with partners across divisional units to identify and remove institutional obstacles to student success and engagement. Oversees the operations, staffing and referral resources. Monitor processes to assess quality and manage risk. The director serves as a representative on university committees. Work collaboratively with the Student Affairs and Equity division to support the success of all students through initiatives for timely completion, completion with a purpose, and skill building.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
To support the University''s mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Tasks, Center Operations and Staffing
- Establishes policies for operations of the Wellness Center in order to maximize use of resources for the quality care of students.
- Hires, trains, supports and supervises clinical managers, staff of Wellness Center, managing the clinical demands and resources.
- Prepares and oversees Center budget and sets spending priorities.
- Oversees the efficient management of office functions of the Wellness Center such as purchasing supplies, monitoring equipment and furniture needs, and allocation of space.
- Conducts evaluation of all programs and initiatives and insures implementation of strategic and business plans for the Wellness Center.
- Seeks and provides opportunities for Wellness Center staff's professional development.
- Maintains social media accounts for the Wellness Center.
Campus and Community Collaborations
- Serve as the Liaison to Academic Affairs for Study Abroad (medical clearance, emergency/crisis)
- Identifies barriers in health and wellness that effect students' ability to persist and develop strategies to support student wellness.
- Builds and maintains referral relationships with community providers for supporting the holistic counseling and health services needs of students
- Develop and maintain Memorandum of Understandings with community partnerships to build effective referral relationships.
- Formalizes referral and collaborative agreements through a contract process in concert with the Dean of Students and monitors the terms of any contractual arrangements with the Wellness Center to ensure compliance and manage risk.
Risk and Quality Assurance Processes
- Consults with senior leadership on issues related to risk, legal liability, and quality relevant to the provision of Wellness Center services and sets policy to operate within all federal and state laws and regulations, University policies, and professional and ethical standards.
- Insures that operational and clinical data is collected, securely maintained and monitored for trends in utilization, demand, quality improvement and efficiency of operations. Reports outcomes to Dean of Students and appropriate regulatory bodies.
Health Promotion
- Collaborates with Wellness Center staff, Student Affairs and Equity colleagues, and others across university departments to identify and assess health promotion needs across campuses.
- Monitor Health Promotion initiatives to ensure trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.
Clinical Services
- Provide direct clinical care to students when necessary to support student need.
- Provide clinical supervision to the staff to foster an interdepartmental approach to the wellness of students
Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree required
- A mental health or physical health clinician, training and licensure.
- Five to seven years of management experience as a clinic or practice administrator.
- Direct clinical experience in college health and mental health, preferred.
- Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to develop effective, collaborative relationships with members of the Wellness Center staff, University community, and external referral sources.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Care records software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
- Salary: $100,000-$110,000 per year
- Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of background investigation.
ABOUT DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES
To support the University''s mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodation in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women,
minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.