Director, Health Services

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Bryn Mawr College:

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, the Director of Health Services is responsible for managing all aspects of student health services at the college. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based health care while promoting wellness as a holistic and dynamic key to health and wellbeing. The Director leads a multidisciplinary team, partners with Counseling Services as part of an integrated system and collaborates with other campus departments to support student success through comprehensive health initiatives.

About the Institution: Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities.

Schedule & Benefits: Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. Hybrid remote work is available for this position when classes are not in session (summer, fall/winter/spring breaks). The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This full-time staff position is eligible for 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the college’s Health Services department.

• Supervise clinical, administrative, and support staff, including nurses, nurse practitioners, the contracted physician, and wellness promotion professionals.

• Oversee the daily operations of the health center, including budgeting, scheduling, compliance, and quality improvement.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, including FERPA, OSHA, and public health reporting.

• Coordinate emergency response planning for health-related crises and disease outbreaks.

• Support the health promotion programming, which includes the NCHA or other periodic student-focused health surveys, wellness educational campaigns, and preventive care initiatives.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local health agencies, our peer college health center directors, hospitals, and referral networks.

• Manage electronic medical records (EMR) systems and ensure data privacy and accuracy.

• Advise college leadership on health trends, risk management, and student wellness needs.

• Build and foster collaborative relationships with college stakeholders, including students, faculty, directors, undergraduate deans, and deans outside of the undergraduate college.

• Oversee immunization compliance, including vaccination records and required screenings for incoming students.

• Prepare reports and presentations for college leadership as needed.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing, health administration, public health, or related field required.

• Family Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in the State of PA with certifications and requirements, as required.

• Higher Education experience required.

• Current DEA license or willingness to apply.

• Minimum 7 years relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years leadership and  ambulatory health experience.

• Strong understanding of college student / emerging adult health issues, including mental health, sexual and gender health, and preventive care.

• Excellent organizational, communication (including speaking and writing), and leadership skills.

• Commitment to ongoing DEIJA principles and standards in healthcare delivery and administration.

• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

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