Assistant Director, Student Health Center

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Assistant Director, Student Health Center

896430

Enrollment Management

Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success - Student Health Center

Full-Time

Reporting to the Chief Health & Wellness Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services, the Assistant Director of the Student Health Center is responsible for the leadership and delivery of health and wellness care, as well as educational programs offered to a community of more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary with team-oriented leadership and clinical skills in a well-established, and strongly supported campus health program. The Assistant Director will support the mission, vision, and goals of a responsive wellness program in a dynamic university setting. This position requires availability to work late evenings and/or occasional weekends as needed. This is an onsite position; work for this role is performed on campus.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, provides day to day oversight of the Student Health Center, including resolution of clinical and administrative issues, while collaborating and escalating as appropriate.
• Provides supervision, support, and direction to the Student Health Services team, including multiple direct and indirect reports.
• Manages the tracking and review of processes that Student Health Services provides consultation for including student parking permits, immunization exemptions, clinical verifications, and immunization compliance and tracking.
• Working with the Associate Director of Operations and the Executive Director, organizes and plans annual flu clinics and other programs.
• Assists with the development of evidence based clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures, and clinical decision support tools.
• Serves as a “super user” for Electronic Medical Records and ensures team members are trained in its use.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Student Health Center team, develops and implements initiatives to improve care delivery, patient and staff satisfaction, and the overall view of Student Health on campus.
• Reviews outstanding clinical documentation, referrals, pending results, and related follow up items to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Ensures follow up and resolution of clinical concerns for selected patients, as needed.
• Manages the care coordination work group and related meetings.
• Represents Student Health Services at meetings, seminars and events involving both on campus and community partners as well as students and families.
• Communicates effectively with a diverse team, both orally and in writing to facilitate care.
• Provides value driven customer directed clinical care while supporting staff and student needs.
• Facilitates continuous performance improvement using data driven protocols and feedback from the community at large.
• Designates available time to the provision of teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice.
• Assists in integrated models of primary‐behavioral and acute care, including those associated with educational initiatives.
• Engages with colleagues throughout the university and community at large to identify and respond to the needs of the Hofstra community and advocate for Student Health and wellness on campus.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing health care delivery and assure timely assessment and filing of all regulatory documents.
• Engages in lifelong professional knowledge, skill development and diversity, while continuously supporting administrative, clinical, and academic operations with standards of accreditation.
• Maintains close partnerships with other offices within Hofstra University as well as with faculty to address practices related to health care, emergency management, environmental issues, public health, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Nursing with clinical training as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably working with young adults.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in New York; both must remain active for the duration of your employment.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, which must remain active for the duration of your employment.
• Leadership experience demonstrating progressive responsibility and ownership of project/program outcomes.
• Understanding of and appreciation for university individual, community, and public health issues.
• Possess knowledge of local and national issues, trends, and best practice standards in primary health care, college health, health insurance, and managed care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the integration of health, wellness, and counseling services and a deep affinity and commitment to working closely with students and supporting a diverse student community.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as both a team leader and team member.
• Possess strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of electronic information systems for practice management and production of outcome reports.
• Willingness to be actively engaged in student affairs and college health professional activities and organizations.

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Licensure as Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Adult Nurse Practitioner strongly preferred.
• Formal leadership experience as a unit-level leader or higher, preferably leading diverse groups of employees encompassing multiple professional roles.
• National board certification in population of focus.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care or Primary Care.
• Current Basic Life Support instructor certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in electronic health systems & experience with telehealth.
• Involvement in relevant professional organizations and societies.

Open Until Filled

04/15/2024

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

$130,000 - $160,000