Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Senior Director for Student Health and Wellness (Administrator IV)
Sonoma State University

Job ID: 104690
Location: Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park, CA)
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Name
Student Health and Wellness

Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position will depend on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking the View Benefits Summary link or by request from SSU Human Resources.

Application Deadline
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8 am on Wednesday, January 16th. Please refer to the Application Process section of this posting for additional details.

Conditions of Employment
This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

Responsibilities
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Reporting to and working in collaboration with the Vice President for Student Affairs (Vice President), the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Health and Wellness (Associate Vice President) manages a vast and diverse portfolio within the Division of Student Affairs, including the supervision of staff and student personnel. The incumbent collaborates with division and campus constituencies to develop and improve policies, processes/procedures, programs, and services aimed at supporting a holistic campus model of student health, counseling and wellness. The incumbent also supports the educational mission of the University by providing vision, leadership, strategic direction and management for a wide array of student health and wellness programs, services, and initiatives that enhances student's capacity to be active, engaged and successful learners, and citizens in the University setting. This position requires working with multiple stakeholders across the division and university; dealing with highly sensitive student records and information, and serving as a knowledgeable resource for best practices, regulatory and statutory requirements, licensing requirements and accreditation standards. The incumbent, in their role as Associate Vice President, works collaboratively with the Vice President in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus and university environment. The Associate Vice President is a member of the Vice President's Executive Leadership Team and may represent the Vice President concerning critical matters and/or in their absence.

Major duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following in supporting the division to help lead efforts in providing a campus climate that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, personal development and an integrated co-curricular student learning experience. The incumbent provides strategic, financial and budgetary leadership to division managers to assess, evaluate, create, oversee, and administer the delivery of innovative and high-quality medical care, counseling and psychological services, behavioral health, health education, health promotion, survivor advocacy and disability accommodation programs and services. The incumbent is responsible for providing short- and long- term planning of wellness services for students maximizing their potential, resulting in personal and academic success, including underrepresented populations. The incumbent is responsible for partnering with Human Resources and Faculty Affairs on union and personnel related matters and to ensure evaluations for all reports are conducted and submitted in a timely manner.

The incumbent serves as the public face of the campus health and wellbeing services and is the primary point of contact for students and parents. The incumbent diplomatically manages expectations while ensuring the implementation of nationally recognized guidelines regarding client care plans. Additionally, the incumbent communicates and cooperates closely with faculty and colleagues within the campus community, and other stakeholders across the University in the role as part of an individual student's care team and as a public health advocate on campus. The incumbent works collaboratively within Student Affairs as well as with other departments across the University to provide seamless and integrated care for students, ensuring students receive holistic care across the many different departments they may engage with around their health, wellness, and accommodation needs. The incumbent works to streamline processes for students who may be engaging concurrently with departments both internally and externally around their health needs. The incumbent oversees program quality management, risk management, HIPAA and ADA compliance, accreditation compliance, resource management, and professional development. Leading a talented integrated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health, healthcare professionals, student services professionals, faculty and support staff, the incumbent ensures high quality, cost-effective, student-oriented primary medical care, mental health and counseling services, disability services and accommodations, health promotion, educational outreach, and campus based community health services to students on the Sonoma State campus.

In addition, the Associate Vice President is responsible for the overall administration and operation of the following departments, ensuring their programs and services are mission-driven, especially with regard to enhancing access, diversity and student success.

Disability Services for Students: The purpose of Disability Services for Students is to provide an inclusive environment that is responsive to the needs of all students and ensures appropriate accommodations are accessible to students (and prospective students) who have self-identified with verified disabilities.

Testing Services: Testing Services at Sonoma State University provides SSU students and residents of the region with quality educational testing services.

Student Health Center: The Student Health Center (SHC) provides high quality medical, public health & health education services designed to support the retention, academic achievement & success of SSU students, facilitate healthy lifestyle choices & help promote a safe, healthy campus environment.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): The purpose of Counseling & Psychological Services is to serve the mental health needs of the Sonoma State University campus community.

Campus Recreation: Campus Rec's purpose is to provide exemplary facilities, programs and services that inspire participations, engagement and gainfully healthy lifestyle.

Orientation and Family Programs: The purpose of the Sonoma State University New Student Orientation & Family Programs is to facilitate the successful transition of new students and their families into the campus community. Through the promotion of the University's academic expectations and support, as well as developmental opportunities, our program assists students and their families in feeling engaged and prepared in identifying academically, socially, and culturally as a Seawolf.

Career Services: The purpose of Sonoma State University's Career Services is to provide students with career development guidance, experiential learning opportunities, resume development, on-campus recruitment and employer networking.

Performs other secondary duties as assigned.

Duties will primarily take place in an office setting however additional duties may be performed in various locations on the Sonoma State University campus, including working both indoors and outdoors to support and participate in university activities and events. As an exempt employee you have some flexibility in your schedule however must be available during the regular campus hours Monday through Friday to meet the operational needs of the campus and department. Your specific start time is determined by your Appropriate Administrator. The incumbent must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined by the Appropriate Administrator. This position will require occasional travel, by automobile or airplane, and overnight stay to travel to trainings and meetings off campus.

Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in student affairs and/or campus health, counseling center, or comparable health care facilities along with seven to ten years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education Administration, Business or Public Administration or a related field required. Doctorate preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of medical records, patient database systems, union contracts and PeopleSoft preferred.

The incumbent must possess the ability to supervise the work of staff and recommend appropriate personnel actions; thorough understanding of accounting and budgetary procedures and personnel management in the health care environment; demonstrated experience with the developmental needs of university/college students; working knowledge of Student Health, Counseling and Disability Services; awareness of wellness and public health issues; knowledge and understanding of disability issues and laws as they relate to accommodations in a higher education setting; knowledge of and direct experience in college health and mental health or closely related area of health care practice and administration; strong experience in community or public health training, preventive services, and quality management; demonstrated commitment to outstanding healthcare in higher education and record of innovation in healthcare delivery; demonstrated knowledge of applicable California State and federal laws and ethical guidelines pertinent to: health care delivery and health promotion, disability accommodations and accessibility in a University setting; experience with assessment, program review, quality assurance, and accreditation issues pertinent to health and counseling centers; demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and administer a successful proactive student health education program including the selection, supervision, training, evaluation and discipline of subordinate employees and effective budget management ability to apply strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills and train and evaluate performance, taking corrective action as needed; demonstrate integrity and sound judgment in performing duties; deal with stressful situations while maintaining composure; and contribute to a collaborative environment utilizing exemplary communication and problem solving skills as necessary. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, adjusting quickly to changes needed on a daily basis. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the university and establish and maintain productive and effective, inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, students, and other internal and external constituents. Must be able to accept constructive feedback and work cooperatively in group situations.

The duties of this position may include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate may be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Qualification Note
Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Application Process
Click the "Apply Now" to apply to this position. Materials submitted with your application will not be returned. The ADA Coordinator is available, at 707/664-2664, to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
1. Cover Letter and Resume - application system only allows one document to be uploaded, so cover letter and resume must be included in the same MS Word or PDF file (file name should not contain any spaces or special characters)

In your cover letter, please speak to your role as a leader in an organization, how you help to encourage and move forward the vision of the organization, how you are a team player and how you support the strategic planning process of the divisional and University leadership. In addition, please identify what you think is most important to consider when it comes to Student Health and Wellness. Finally, please address how you encourage, embrace and engage diversity, equity and inclusivity as a division and university leader.

2. Online Employment Application (complete entire application, resume/cover letter will not substitute for any part of the application)

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Other Information
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

About Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University, located 48 miles north of San Francisco, is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. Sonoma State University is a liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 530 full-time and part-time faculty. Our beautiful campus is located in Rohnert Park, at the foot of the Sonoma hills in the Wine Country.

Sonoma State University is proud to be a smoke-free campus, where smoking and other uses of tobacco products, such as smokeless tobacco, the use of e-cigarettes and similar devices, are prohibited.

Sonoma State University's Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/ps/about/jeanneclery.html; Annual Campus Housing Fire Safety Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/housing/general-info/emergency-prep/fire-safety.html.

Contact Information
Sonoma State University
Human Resources
Main (707) 664-3100
Fax (707) 664-3196
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
hr@sonoma.edu








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