Executive Director, Student Health Services

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking a dynamic, student-centered, and visionary leader to serve as the next Executive Director of Student Health Services (SHS). This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and strategic college health professional to guide a comprehensive, AAAHC-accredited health center that serves a diverse student population of approximately 35,000. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Health, Wellness, and Student Services, the Executive Director will lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team and provide forward-thinking administrative and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and culturally responsive medical care. Located on SDSU’s vibrant and beautiful campus—just minutes from San Diego’s beaches, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment—SHS is an essential part of the university’s holistic commitment to student well-being.

The Executive Director’s key responsibilities include directing and coordinating all aspects of Student Health Services (SHS), with a focus on medical care, clinical supervision, resource management, and policy development. As an enthusiastic collaborator, they will build partnerships across campus, including with Athletics to support SDSU’s Division I student-athletes, and with local providers to ensure continuity of care and alignment with SHS’s mission to deliver services in a safe, welcoming environment that holistically supports students’ health, well-being, and personal and academic success. This senior leader will work closely with the Associate Vice President to advance SHS’s mission, goals, and programs; expand outreach services and regional partnerships; manage budgets, personnel, and internal resources; and guide the overall direction of SHS.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience in student health and well-being, along with the ability to inspire, motivate, and communicate effectively with SHS staff, Student Affairs colleagues, campus partners, community stakeholders, and SDSU students. The Executive Director must exhibit deep cultural competence and sensitivity; strong skills in diplomacy, conflict negotiation, and resolution; and the ability to support and collaborate with diverse groups to ensure services are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all community members. Additionally, the Executive Director should bring experience in a broader health system environment, strong financial and administrative management capabilities, and a solid understanding of complex organizations and the principles of organizational sustainability, including budget and human resource management.

Primary Responsibilities

Overall Direction and Leadership for SHS (40%)

• Develop policy in accordance with campus policies & procedures on the scope and application of health services at SDSU. Provide input and leadership for policy development at the CSU level by serving on system-wide committees or by providing advice/data to support these ends.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans for organizational sustainability, program goals, and operating procedures for SHS (as consistent with its mission) to provide visionary leadership and direction for the department, and to foster continued support of a health campus community, and specifically, student-centered health care.
• Identify strategies for generating revenue resources for the department. Effectively communicate plans and expectations to the departmental staff and University administrators.
• Supervise and guide staff as appropriate in the interpretation and application of policy pertaining to specific operational programs and goals.
• Serve as a department head within the Division of Student Affairs and work to fulfill the mission and goals of the Division through the services and programs of SHS.
• Develop and implement administrative policies to ensure continued compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Ensure measures for continual review and assessment of programs to adapt to changing student and University needs as warranted.

Campus, Community, and Public Outreach (20%)

• Provide high-level direction and guidance to administrators, faculty, staff, and students as needed pertaining to health-related issues.
• Serve as a key contributor to campus policy and decision-making, as requested by University leadership.
• Serve as operational/management lead with SDSU risk management and the CSU Office of General Counsel for SHS related situations.
• Serve as public health subject matter expert for the campus.
• Serve as the university