Job Description

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace 

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond. 

The Opportunity 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and forward-thinking Director of Health Services to provide visionary leadership for a highly utilized, complex campus health clinic serving a distinctive student population that includes aviation, flight, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletics.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director serves as the University’s senior health leader, responsible for strategic direction, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and cross-campus integration of health services that support student success, operational readiness, and institutional risk management.

The successful candidate will be a transformational leader who combines strong clinical judgment with operational acumen, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and builds trusted partnerships across Student Affairs, Flight, Athletics, ROTC, Emergency Management, and community health systems.

This is a full-time, twelve-month position.

Leadership & Strategic Administration

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Department of Health Services in alignment with the mission of ERAU and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Establish departmental priorities, goals, and performance metrics that support access, quality, efficiency, and student well-being.
• Lead comprehensive budget planning and fiscal oversight, including revenue generation, expense management, and long-range financial sustainability.
• Oversee facility operations and infrastructure, including clinic space, security, workflows, onboarding, technology systems, electronic health records, and software platforms.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a multi-disciplinary clinical and administrative team, including medical providers, nursing staff, medical billing, and health insurance compliance personnel.
• Provide oversight of contracted healthcare employees, ensuring accountability, quality, and service alignment with institutional needs.
• Prepare and present regular utilization, financial, compliance, and assessment reports for divisional and university leadership.

Clinical Oversight & Quality of Care

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and student-centered clinical care in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, state licensing requirements, and institutional policies.
• Maintain appropriate professional licensure and credentials (if applicable); ensure credentialing, privileging, and continuing education compliance for all clinical staff.
• Lead quality assurance, peer review, and continuous improvement initiatives to promote clinical excellence and patient safety.
• Stay current on emerging trends in college health, public health guidance, and best practices to proactively adapt services.

Program Development, Outreach & Assessment

• Design, implement, and assess health promotion, prevention, and wellness initiatives responsive to the evolving needs of ERAU’s student population.
• Utilize data, utilization trends, and student feedback to continuously improve service delivery, outreach, and access.
• Oversee strategic marketing and communication efforts using campus platforms (e.g., Campus Groups) to ensure awareness and engagement.
• Develop outcome measures and assessment tools to demonstrate impact and inform decision-making.

Campus Collaboration and Integration