UMass Dartmouth
Director of Health Services
UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, us, 02714
OFFICIAL JOB TITLE:
Director of Health Services
DIVISION:
Student Affairs
DEPARTMENT:
Health Services
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:
ESU, Cat. 19
FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPT
EEO STATUS:
14
JOB CODE:
0350
REPORTS TO:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
SUPERVISES:
Exercises supervision for Health Services Staff, Health Education and Health Promotions, the Center for Access and Success.
Functional supervision for activities of supervising physicians.
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Director of Health Services is responsible for the overall function and delivery of health care through the University's Student Health Services department. Develops policies and procedures, monitors the quality of services, supervises all
Health Services staff, ensures compliance with immunization and insurance regulations and mandates and performs risk management duties. Coordinates the University health insurance plan and consultant physician coverage.
Coordinates third-party payment billing processes and systems.
Follow the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and implements policies for the Department of Health Services in accordance with the mission of the University
Plans, organizes and directs the operation of Health Services
Prepares and supervises the budget and expenditures of Health Services
Supervises outpatient services, including services for illness prevention and health promotion
Develops relationships with community resources (Emergency rooms, DPH, etc.) and specialty referrals in the local area
Assesses student levels of satisfaction with Health Services to determine goals and objectives to meet the needs of the student community
Administers student health insurance program and acts as liaison with the carrier
Responsible for Health Services personnel by hiring, supervising, and terminating professional, clerical, and student staff
Maintains health information system to collect, analyze and report data to meet needs such as performance improvement, compliance, etc.
Recommends short and long-term goals and objectives regarding the health needs of the UMass Dartmouth community
Supervises the Director of the Center for Access & Success to ensure that students receive accommodations deemed appropriate by federal law, and that faculty and staff members receive educational support about disability requirements and laws
Supervises and provides guidance, advocacy and support to the Director of Health Education/Promotion in the design and implement prevention, wellness and community health education programs for the campus and creation of innovative ways of providing effective services and outreach to students
Participates in space planning needs for the Health Services department
Maintains membership in professional organizations.
Participates in workshops, conferences, and seminars to maintain high level of clinical expertise
Provides direct service as needed (and certified to perform)
Ensures institutional compliance with public policy mandates including immunizations and infectious disease surveillance
Works with staff to provide for the unique health needs presented by a diverse student population including adult students, minority students, international students, LGBT students, and students with disabilities
Oversees risk-management issues in Student Health such as the review of patient complaints, communication with professional liability insurance carrier, review of clinical records and clinical record policies and the education of staff in risk management
Ensures proper credentialing of medical staff
Participates in Division of Student Affairs Deans and Directors meetings, leadership team meetings, critical incident review meetings, housing release, housing accommodation and meal accommodation committee meetings
Represents Student Health Services and/or the Division of Student Affairs at new student orientation programs and admission open house programs
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Master's degree in nursing and certification as a family or adult nurse practitioner
EXPERIENCE:
Significant (over seven years) administrative experience in health care agency. Demonstrated advanced practice experience.
OTHER:
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in health promotion and outreach education
Experience with supervision of a clinical health care service within a Higher Ed setting or with college-aged clients
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Demonstrated ability to relate to college students
Knowledge of Higher Ed and campus student issues
Ability to integrate Health Services with other areas in the Division
SALARY : $125,000 - $140,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And more!
Benefits for ESU Union:
ESU
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The deadline for internal applicants is June 21, 2024.
The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing.
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Director of Health Services
DIVISION:
Student Affairs
DEPARTMENT:
Health Services
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:
ESU, Cat. 19
FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPT
EEO STATUS:
14
JOB CODE:
0350
REPORTS TO:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
SUPERVISES:
Exercises supervision for Health Services Staff, Health Education and Health Promotions, the Center for Access and Success.
Functional supervision for activities of supervising physicians.
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Director of Health Services is responsible for the overall function and delivery of health care through the University's Student Health Services department. Develops policies and procedures, monitors the quality of services, supervises all
Health Services staff, ensures compliance with immunization and insurance regulations and mandates and performs risk management duties. Coordinates the University health insurance plan and consultant physician coverage.
Coordinates third-party payment billing processes and systems.
Follow the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and implements policies for the Department of Health Services in accordance with the mission of the University
Plans, organizes and directs the operation of Health Services
Prepares and supervises the budget and expenditures of Health Services
Supervises outpatient services, including services for illness prevention and health promotion
Develops relationships with community resources (Emergency rooms, DPH, etc.) and specialty referrals in the local area
Assesses student levels of satisfaction with Health Services to determine goals and objectives to meet the needs of the student community
Administers student health insurance program and acts as liaison with the carrier
Responsible for Health Services personnel by hiring, supervising, and terminating professional, clerical, and student staff
Maintains health information system to collect, analyze and report data to meet needs such as performance improvement, compliance, etc.
Recommends short and long-term goals and objectives regarding the health needs of the UMass Dartmouth community
Supervises the Director of the Center for Access & Success to ensure that students receive accommodations deemed appropriate by federal law, and that faculty and staff members receive educational support about disability requirements and laws
Supervises and provides guidance, advocacy and support to the Director of Health Education/Promotion in the design and implement prevention, wellness and community health education programs for the campus and creation of innovative ways of providing effective services and outreach to students
Participates in space planning needs for the Health Services department
Maintains membership in professional organizations.
Participates in workshops, conferences, and seminars to maintain high level of clinical expertise
Provides direct service as needed (and certified to perform)
Ensures institutional compliance with public policy mandates including immunizations and infectious disease surveillance
Works with staff to provide for the unique health needs presented by a diverse student population including adult students, minority students, international students, LGBT students, and students with disabilities
Oversees risk-management issues in Student Health such as the review of patient complaints, communication with professional liability insurance carrier, review of clinical records and clinical record policies and the education of staff in risk management
Ensures proper credentialing of medical staff
Participates in Division of Student Affairs Deans and Directors meetings, leadership team meetings, critical incident review meetings, housing release, housing accommodation and meal accommodation committee meetings
Represents Student Health Services and/or the Division of Student Affairs at new student orientation programs and admission open house programs
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Master's degree in nursing and certification as a family or adult nurse practitioner
EXPERIENCE:
Significant (over seven years) administrative experience in health care agency. Demonstrated advanced practice experience.
OTHER:
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in health promotion and outreach education
Experience with supervision of a clinical health care service within a Higher Ed setting or with college-aged clients
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Demonstrated ability to relate to college students
Knowledge of Higher Ed and campus student issues
Ability to integrate Health Services with other areas in the Division
SALARY : $125,000 - $140,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And more!
Benefits for ESU Union:
ESU
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The deadline for internal applicants is June 21, 2024.
The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing.
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