Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness and Accessibility Services

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Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness and Accessibility Services

Job Details and Requirement:

Department: Student Affairs              

Supervisor: Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students

Last Updated: 3.4.26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness and Accessibility Services serves as a senior leader within the Division of Student Affairs and provides strategic oversight for an integrated portfolio that may include, leading Health and Wellbeing Promotion, Case Management, Accessibility/Disability Services, Academic Coaching/Support, triaging with Counseling and Psychological Services and related student support units. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the AVP advances a comprehensive, equity-centered model of student wellness that aligns mental health, academic support, accessibility, and crisis response (on-call responsibilities) within a holistic student success framework.

The AVP supervises directors and professional staff across functional areas, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, oversees budget planning and assessment efforts, and drives data-informed program development. The role partners closely with Academic Affairs, Community Life, and other institutional stakeholders to strengthen cross-divisional collaboration and coordinated care systems. The AVP represents the Vice President and the Division on high-level institutional committees related to crisis management, student retention, behavioral intervention, campus climate, risk management, and strategic planning.

This position participates in a senior-level on-call rotation to support institutional crisis response and student emergencies, providing consultation and decision support during complex situations. The AVP plays a visible leadership role in promoting a campus culture of belonging, psychological safety, and wellbeing, and contributes to institutional policy development affecting student support and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for an integrated portfolio of student wellness services, including health and wellbeing promotion, case management, disability and accessibility services, academic coaching/support, and triaging with counseling and psychological services.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, equity-centered student wellness framework that integrates mental health, academic support, accessibility, and crisis response to promote holistic student success and persistence.
• Supervise and support directors and professional staff across functional areas, establishing shared goals, fostering collaboration across units, and ensuring high-quality service delivery and professional development.
• Oversee campus behavioral intervention and coordinated care systems, including chairing or supporting Behavioral Intervention/CARE teams and ensuring alignment with NABITA standards and best practices.
• Lead and participate in institutional crisis response and emergency management processes, including participation in a senior-level on-call rotation and consultation on complex student situations.
• Collaborate closely with Academic Affairs, Community Life, campus safety, and other campus partners to strengthen cross-divisional coordination and integrated student support systems.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and assessment initiatives across the wellness portfolio, using data and evidence-based practices to guide program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies related to student support services, including ADA, Section 504, FERPA, Clery, and other relevant frameworks.
• Represent the Division of Student Affairs and the Vice President on instit