Associate Vice Chancellor Student Health and Wellbeing

Overview

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Wellbeing

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Wellbeing provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of departments dedicated to supporting students' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. The portfolio of departments plays a vital role in fostering a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. The position ensures a holistic and coordinated approach to student wellbeing that enhances access, removes barriers, and promotes student success.

The role also plays a critical part in crisis response, compliance with health and accessibility regulations, and campus-wide initiatives related to prevention, wellness education, and public health. The units that comprise Student Health and Wellbeing include Campus Recreation, CARE, the Disability Resource Center, the Student Health Center, and the Counseling Center. These areas form a comprehensive network of support to address physical, emotional, and mental health needs while ensuring equitable access to resources and services.

The Associate Vice Chancellor reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, is part of the Senior Leadership Team for the division, and may act as the senior divisional executive leader in the absence of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

• Provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of departments supporting student health and wellbeing.
• Foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus environment through integrated programs and services.
• Ensure holistic and coordinated access to resources, remove barriers, and promote student success.
• Lead crisis response, ensure compliance with health and accessibility regulations, and contribute to campus-wide initiatives related to prevention and wellness education.
• Oversee units within Student Health and Wellbeing (Campus Recreation, CARE, Disability Resource Center, Student Health Center, Counseling Center) to address physical, emotional, and mental health needs and equitable access to services.
• Collaborate with university leaders to align divisional goals with institutional priorities and strategic planning.

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Health Administration, Disability Services, or a closely related field.
• At least 8 years of professional related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience supervising staff and interdisciplinary teams, managing budgets and programming.
• Familiarity with federal and state laws related to ADA/Section 504, HIPAA, FERPA, and mental health standards.

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education or related field.
• More than 8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, health and wellness services, counseling, disability services, or related area within higher education or a comparable setting.

• FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Months Per Year: 12 Months
• Work Days:
• Work Hours:
• Type of Position:
  Permanent
• Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
• Position Number: 28
• Job Posting Date: 01/26/2026
• Posting Close Date: 2/22/2026
• Number of Openings:
  Single Incumbent

PLEASE NOTE:

This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please ensure the entire application is completed before applying.
Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

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