Director of Health Services

Description

Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Director of Health Services.

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. 

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.
• Maintain 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Family Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in the State of PA with all the national certifications and requirements that the title requires.
• Current DEA license or willingness to apply.
• A record of/experience with leading healthcare staff.
• Significant (5-7 years) experience in ambulatory health
• 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.

Preferred: 

• Doctorate of Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or related field.
• Experience in college health
• Membership in the American College Health Association
• Membership in a guiding professional board, organization, or coalition.

Application Instructions

To express interest in this role, please submit an application to Interfolio with a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references.

 

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION:

Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. The cam