Student Health Services (SHS) provides primary and mental health and well-being services for
UNC Greensboro students. As a health organization operating within an academic institution, we are committed to supporting the educational, research, and service missions of the University. The SHS Director provides administrative leadership over all aspects of Student Health Services (SHS), including the medical clinic, women’s health, immunizations, billing, health information management, IT, laboratory and x-ray, pharmacy, massage therapy, mental health & well-being units, and other student well-being initiatives.
The SHS Director is responsible for actively fostering and promoting a health service program that is responsive to the needs of students. This individual serves as the lead campus resource on matters pertaining to student health and well-being issues. The Director works closely with key administrators in such areas as Housing and Residence Life, Intercollegiate Athletics, Accessibility and Resource Services, the Dean of Students Office, Emergency Management, the School of Nursing, and the Departments of Health Education, Psychology, and Counseling and Educational Development. The SHS Director is also responsible for COVID case management activities for the campus, including students, faculty, and staff. The SHS Director maintains their readiness to plan, coordinate, and manage emergency responses, working with campus and county partners to campus health outbreaks/pandemics.
Opportunity/Affirmative Action: UNCG is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please email us at askeeo@uncg.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified prior to the start date.
UNCG participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
EOE AA/M/F/D/V
The successful candidate will have a minimum of six years of progressive leadership responsibility in student health within a university setting. A Master’s Degree in a related field is required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty, including active collaboration with senior administrators of the University, campus partners, and appropriate community and business personnel.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, accrediting body’s regulations and standards, quality improvement, and electronic medical records management required.
Demonstrated effectiveness in budgeting, staff supervision, facility operations, and strategic planning.
In addition, the Director must have expert knowledge concerning the clinical issues facing the college-age population. knowledge of state and federal laws pertinent to mental health and requirements set forth by the Clery Act included in the 2013 VAWA Re-authorization and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, and Title IX, enforced by the U.S. Department of Education and the Drug-Free Schools and Campus Regulations, also enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Our mission is to provide integrated, collaborative, and quality student health and well-being services that empower students to develop lifelong skills that enhance their physical, psychological, and wellness status in an inclusive and affirming environment.