Asst Vice President and Chief Health Officer

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $200,000 and $250,000, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

The Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer serve as the senior medical executive responsible for the leadership, administration, strategic direction and operational oversight of all medical, physical health, occupational health, and public health services within the university. The Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer ensures the delivery of high-quality, student-centered, and evidence-based health care that supports the university's academic mission and student success.

This role is expected to maintain a limited clinical practice to ensure ongoing expertise in direct patient care and model high clinical standards.

As the university's chief medical authority, the Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer provides expert counsel to institutional leadership on public health preparedness, infectious disease strategy, and campus-wide health policy. This individual champions a culture of excellence, evidence-based practice, and collaboration to shape a healthy campus environment.

The Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and serves as a member of the Student Affairs Executive Leadership Team and Leadership Council.

• Provide strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight of University Health Services, including primary medical care, nursing, laboratory, occupational health, immunization compliance, and public health operations. This includes establishing and maintaining a process for daily, intensive co-management of shared resources and spaces with the Assistant Vice President and Chief Wellness Officer to ensure a seamless and integrated model of care delivery across both departments.
  
  Supervise the Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Clinical Medicine and Quality Improvement, and other senior staff. With the Assistant Vice President and Chief Wellness Officer co-supervise the Director of Psychiatry and the Senior Director of Operations. (20%)
• Serve as the university's chief medical advisor, guiding institutional policy and response for public health concerns, infectious diseases, immunization protocols, and emerging health issues. Lead health preparedness planning and serve as liaison with local and national public health authorities. (20%)
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for university health services that aligns with Student Affairs and university priorities. Oversee fiscal management, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective service delivery. (15%)
• Foster collaboration across campus to integrate physical health promotion with academic success, wellness initiatives, athletics, student affairs, and risk management functions. (10%)
• Represent the university externally in matters related to public health partnerships, medical care standards, and health-related community engagement. Serve as liaison to affiliated institutions and health systems. (10%)
• Ensure compliance and accreditation with relevant regulatory, legal, and professional standards, including licensure, privacy (HIPAA/FERPA), infection control, and emergency preparedness. (10%)

• Provide direct patient care for a minimum of 4-6 clinical hours per week to maintain clinical proficiency, model best practices, and remain connected to the student experience. (5%)
• Provide dotted line supervision and subject matter consultation to the Director of Disability Resources. Consult on matters related to complex issues, medical documentation, review of physical accommodation requests, and…