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Cal Poly Pomona

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES


Recruitment No. 50565
Administrative Grade Level Administrative Grade Level II
Collective Bargaining Unit N/A
College/Department Student Health & Counseling Services
Timebase Full-time
Type of Appointment Management Personnel Plan (MPP II)
Application Materials Required University Application, Resume,Letter of Interest and References Required
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Recruitment Closing Date Open Until Filled. First consideration will be given to complete application packages received no later than April 1, 2013

THE DEPARTMENT 

The mission of Student Health & Counseling Services is to provide education and medical services, and enhance psychological development and emotional wellbeing.  The department provides cost effective care that will assist students with information and the skills necessary to develop a healthy lifestyle while emphasizing a developmental and holistic approach to mental, physical health and wellness designed to facilitate growth, retention and graduation of students.  The unit strives for excellence in student services by adhering to the values adopted by the Division, i.e.  A Student Centered Philosophy, Integrity, Interconnectedness, Passion, Quality and Richness of Diversity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Associate Director of Student Health Services (SHS) performs responsibilities in compliance with California State University Trustee policy, collective bargaining agreements, privacy practices, and federal, state and local laws, regulatory and licensing requirements; ensures that student health practices comply with all university, CSU, and federal and state regulatory requirements including but not limited to licensure boards, department of health, etc.  The incumbent supports the Division of Student Affairs Philosophy Statement and the Mission Statement and goals of SHS; serves as a principle advisor to the Executive Director, Student Health & Counseling Services and serves as SHS HEERA Manager and Acting Executive Director as designated; shares responsibility for the efficient operation of SHS, and Lead for Clinical Services; and assists the Executive Director with the daily operations of SHS maintaining adequate personnel, staffing assignments, and resources ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of patient care.  The incumbent creates and reviews tracking systems (EMR); serves as a liaison with SHS staff in interpreting policies and encouraging communication between areas and across departments; provides campus leadership to create, develop and maintain a healthy campus community with key partners and the Division of Student Affairs; ensures the development of culturally competent services that meet the needs of students; works to ensure that SHS meets standards established by the American College Health Association (ACHA) AND the Accreditation Association or Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).  The incumbent provides direct management supervision for auxiliary units within SHS; initiates recruitments and determines staffing requirements; initiates and recommends all personnel actions for directly supervised staff; ensures that professional staff  maintains a proficient understanding of laws and regulations; and maintains active membership in professional organizations; develops and supervises health programs; plans and administers the resources of the unit including budget, staff and space; provides leadership in design, operate and maintain health preventative education services; assists in the creation and development of a comprehensive training and professional development program for the staff and medical personnel of SHS; and serves as the key contact for student health and counseling services department during and emergency.  The incumbent oversees SHS assessment and learning outcomes activities; serves as SHS assessment/learning outcome primary point of contact; supports campus and community partnerships to advance health promotion initiative; engages in on-going professional development and service to the field; researches and writes grants to enhance health education programs and services; and directs the planning and development of the annual SHS outreach events.  The incumbent serves as Chairman, Alcohol and other Drugs Advisory Council; assists the Executive Director in the development, implementation, evaluation and testing of the campus Disaster Plan to provide medical and counseling services to the campus community in the event of a disaster; and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in an approved program in health education, social work, social sciences, nursing or similar field AND 3 - 5 years of experience of progressively responsible health promotion ad management experience which indicates possession of the knowledge and abilities in the position description.  The candidate must be familiar with health promotion issues particularly alcohol, tobacco, sexual health, HIV, nutrition exercise and fitness; must be able to be a lead person, to create action plans to create healthy communities and to lead productive teams; must understand and be able to interconnect community education, patient and Wellness Center activities; ability to develop and implement creative community based health promotion; and the ability to conduct a literature review that will produce the foundation for which programs need to be provided.  These may include providing individual and group education on a broad range of health education issues including alcohol, tobacco, responsible sexual behavior (pregnancy prevention HIV/AIDS/STD prevention), mental health (suicide prevention), injury and violence (sexual assault, relationship violence, and violence prevention), nutrition and exercise; ability to collaborate and create relationships with colleagues and diverse multidisciplinary backgrounds and needs, such as clinical, community, campus and administrative leaders; and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An American public Health Association approved Master’s degree in Public Health with emphasis on health education or a closely related field and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The position is open until filled.  First consideration will be given to complete application packages received no later than April 1, 2013.  Early response is encouraged. All candidates must submit a 1) completed formal application, 2) resume, 3) letter of interest which includes a narrative detailing how the candidate satisfies the position description, and 4) the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references who can provide current assessments of the candidate’s qualifications for the position.

Finalists for this position may be required to submit to and successfully pass a LiveScan criminal records check prior to being hired.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Pomona Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.  http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html


 

 

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