Position: Director of Student Health
Reports to: Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
Status: 9-month full-time
Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, is an independent, Catholic institution that strives to foster equality through education. The mission of the College is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person. The College, situated in Chestnut Hill, a charming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, serves a culturally diverse student body.
The Director of Student Health is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of Student Health Services. This is a full-time, 9-month position with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, and tuition grant. Additionally, we provide generous paid leave, which includes numerous College-paid holidays. The Director of Student Health reports to the Vice President of Student Life & Dean of Students.
Qualifications:
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Prior experience in college or ambulatory health
- CPR and AED certification
Responsibilities:
Oversee all aspects of the College Health Center:
- Recruit, supervise, and provide ongoing training for the registered nurses
- Work collaboratively with the physician consultant to ensure students receive appropriate care.
- Evaluate and treat, provide diagnostics and prescriptions, and make referrals for students.
- Effectively manage departmental budget, as well as departmental assessment and planning
- Coordinate the ordering of medical and other health office supplies
- Oversee the functioning of College AED machines, perform monthly checks, and order supplies.
- Provide annual educational training for the Residence Life staff and campus-wide health education.
- Maintain confidentiality of all health records.
- Collect and review all health forms including immunization records for all undergraduate students, including periodic monitoring and follow-up during the summer months.
- Maintain accurate data collection related to health center utilization.
- Consult and collaborate with the Counseling Center, athletic trainers, and other college offices related to students’ mental and physical health.
- Ensure the College is meeting all city, state, and federal requirements related to College student health.
- Coordinate health information and necessary precautions related to health issues that affect the College community.
- Develop a collaborative working relationship with Security, Residence Life, Student Life, and the Chestnut Hill College community.
- Maintain a relationship with the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health.
- Keep current on College Student Health issues.
- Work with the Student Life staff to develop a peer-health education program.
- Work with members of the Student Life Team to develop and execute educational programming related to Alcohol and Other Drugs.
- Serve on the Wellness committee, attend student-life staff meetings, staff development days, Accepted Student Days, Griffin Days, Opening, and Graduation, and serve on task forces and/or committees.
- Meet regularly with nurses and Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students as needed.
- Report unsafe or concerning health-related issues to the Vice President for Student Life
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the College and the Sisters of St. Joseph.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students.
