Director, Student Health Center (Temporary)

Working Title: Director, Student Health Services 

Classification Title: Adminsitrator III

Department Name: Student Health 

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12 month 

Bargaining Unit:  M80 (Management/MPP)

Employment Type: MPP – this position is part of the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). No tenure or permanent status can be achieved within the MPP.

Salary Range:

• Hiring salary is budgeted/anticipated at $16,667 - $19,167 per month commensurate with education and experience
• CSU Salary Range: $6,523 -$21,066 per month.

Benefits: Premium benefit package includes outstanding health, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurances; pension (CalPERS); tuition fee waiver; and 14 paid holidays per year. See our benefits website for additional information.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. A review of applications will begin Monday, August 26, 2024 and the review period may end at any time thereafter.

Position Summary:  Under the general direction of the Dean of Student Affairs the Director provides  clinical and administrative leadership to the Student Health and CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). The Director is responsible for identifying student health and counseling needs and providing strategic leadership in the development and maintenance of student health programs within the guidelines and policies established by the California State University Board of Trustees, particularly Executive Orders 943 and 1053. 

The Director provides oversight and direction of all SHS programs and activities related to providing high quality medical and mental health services to students; directs and evaluates the work of all professional health services staff, CAPS staff and administrative support staff; the position is administrator of the CAPS program which provides counseling services to students, training and consultation to the Cal Maritime community. The Director will draft department policies and procedures and is responsible for the health care and wellness programs for all CSUMA students, both on campus and at sea in conjunction with the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Director.  The Director’s participation as the physician on-duty  of the annual Summer Sea Term is mandatory.

About the California State University Maritime Academy:

Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.

Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering,  Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.

Major Responsibilities: 

LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION

• Leads, Manages and evaluates the work of physicians, psychologists, counselors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, health educators, interns, support staff, and other Student Health Services and CAPS personnel in ensuring maximum efficiency in the delivery of excellent  medical and mental health services to students.
• Formulates medical and administrative policies/procedures and monitors adherence to proper medical protocols for all services including laboratory, x-ray, appointment and walk-in patient care.  Provides medical leadership and consultation regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment, incorporating all aspects of Student Health Services into the larger framework of University student services, as appropriate.
• Develops an annual work plan for achieving the goals and objectives of the SHS.  Has overall responsibility for budget-related matters and ensures that the SHS is fiscally sound.  Responsible for continuing medical education programs, including compliance with accreditation standards, scheduling of programs and speakers, and coordination with other SHS programs.  Maintains an ongoing and comprehensive quality improvement program in line with CSU policy, Executive O