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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State is seeking a highly experienced healthcare leader and skilled administrator to serve as the Senior Director of University Health Services (UHS). As Senior Director, the individual selected for this role will work closely with their team to ensure students receive excellent care while also managing the financial and operational aspects of the organization. Candidates must have the demonstrated ability to effectively and successfully manage a complex healthcare organization and facility and think broadly about health and wellness in a university community. The Senior Director must be a strong collaborator who is prepared to partner with other services and departments to identify proactive measures that support students and their success.

The Senior Director provides strategic leadership and direction for a comprehensive, nationally accredited ambulatory healthcare center serving 45,000 students on the University Park campus. In addition to outpatient care, UHS services include a pharmacy, laboratory, physical therapy, imaging, community health, and emergency medical services. UHS also manages the student health insurance program. The Senior Director plays a significant role in addressing any student or public health issues at the University and is a liaison to healthcare facilities in the community. An understanding of and commitment to the provision of culturally responsive care is expected of the successful candidate as is leading in a manner that is inclusive.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide strategic leadership for patient care, quality improvement initiatives, risk management, emergency preparedness, budget planning, and human resources
• Provide management leadership of approximately eight direct reports who ensure the success of UHS’ mission and indirect support of approximately 100 full-time staff members, ensuring all UHS staff possess the competencies and cultural sensitivity required to be responsive to the needs of a diverse student population
• Oversee a budget of more than 30 million dollars, including revenue cycle management, insurance billing, and central support, and manage the Student Health Center – a 64,000sf facility that houses UHS and a portion of the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
• Provide institutional leadership in matters of student and public health issues that impact the University’s students, as well as serving as a senior leader in Student Affairs 
• Work collaboratively with local and regional healthcare providers and institutions to ensure high-quality care and treatment for Penn State students in the local community 
• Identify, develop, and cultivate partnerships