Associate Director of College Health Administration

Wheaton College

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Posting Details

Posting Number: 0601356

Position Title: Associate Director of College Health Administration

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff Term: 12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): M-F 8:30-4:30; Some nights and weekends or other Public Health Crisis response required

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type: Staff

Department: Counseling and Health Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Associate Director of College Health Administration takes the lead on all student health needs, including being liaison to, and advocating for, student medical needs at Sturdy Health Primary Care in Norton. The Associate Director coordinates and manages all aspects associated with student health including and not limited to, medical and immunization records, researching and reviewing college sponsored student health insurance, and disseminating information regarding state health/health insurance requirements to students/parents and colleges. Collaborates on health and wellness programming, meets with students with medical needs to coordinate on and off-campus care and follow up. This individual also disseminates pertinent local, state, and federal public health guidance to the Wheaton community. Please note this is an administrative, not clinical, position.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of student health record and immunization compliance and collection. Sit within Norton Medical Center (NMC), and act as a conduit between students and medical professionals, aiding students in accessing care, referrals for specialists, follow up on medical needs and collaborate as part of medical team. Follow up on students with health concerns are part of student of concern team. Coordinate with NMC and external contractors to fill gaps in needed medical services, such as flu & immunization clinics, GYN, nutrition counseling and STI testing.

• Administrative

Responsibilities

• Collect data regarding NMC utilization, and services. Assist and collaborate with SFS and Business Services in solidifying student health insurance plan’s options and coverage, implementing plan, and managing waiver/enrollment issues. Work directly with Director and NMC / Sturdy Hospital Leadership to strengthen the relationship between the College and contractual health services. Manage and address concerns with NMC care. Take lead on planning for and responding to any public health crises on campus (ex: meningitis). Aid in management of budget.

• Committee

Responsibilities

• Represent health services by attending institutional committees and meetings: CARE/BIT; Student Wellness, Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness teams, as well as other committees as deemed. Serve as a consultant to the Meal Plan Accommodation Committee, Housing Accommodation Committee

• Public Health Awareness

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with local and state health agencies as necessary and disseminate important public health information, alerts and requirements to campus as appropriate. Keep up to date on all state and federal regulations regarding health insurance, immunizations and any public health concerns. Communicate to community in timely and ongoing way regarding safety practices and health promotion (i.e.: flu season, EEE, public health outbreaks on campus etc.) Take leadership in planning and execution of aspects of public health planning and response.

• Health and Wellness Education and Training: Serve as the liaison with Residential Life and Academic Affairs on the Health and Wellness living learning community. Provide BASICS and CASICS assessments through the conduct system to students sanctioned and report back to the Dean of Student’s Office. Work within Counseling and Health Services as well as collaborate with other campus offices including human resources to provide medically accurate and appropriate educational materials and outreach programming throughout the academic year. Aid in management of Averi product, including Alcohol EDU programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

• LPN or BSN with 3+ years of administrative duties

• Equivalent Combination of experience and education may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications:

• RN, Masters in Public Health, Masters in Healthcare Administration, or other applicable degree with direct experience within health care administration and leadership roles.

• Compensation and Benefits

• To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

• When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

• The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $75-82K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

• Physical Demands

• Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands

ADA Statement:

• Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• EEO Statement

• Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

• Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

• Posting Date: 10/28/2026

Closing Date:

• Open Until Filled

• Supplemental Questions

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• Optional & Required Documents

• Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• List of References

• Resume

• Optional Documents