Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) is a public Research Institution with a total enrollment of 47,000 students. IUB hosts top academic programs in a range of disciplines including performing arts, informatics, and business. With Big 10 sports, more than 700 student organizations, a vibrant artist community, and plenty of other opportunities for involvement, IU is a campus full of energy and life.
The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.
Job Summary
The Associate Vice Provost for Health and Wellbeing in the Office of Student Life serves as a key member of the Student Life executive council and reports directly to the Vice Provost for Student Life.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership for the facilitation and delivery of health and wellbeing programs to the Indiana University Bloomington community and is a thought leader in assisting with embedding health into all aspects of campus culture and to lead health promotion action and collaboration locally and globally.
Supervises the Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Recreational Sports, the Student Wellness Center, and Student Life staff wellness efforts.
Responsible for overseeing the Health and Wellbeing budget, totaling $31 million, and supervising approximately 200 full-time employees, including 4 direct reports, and 600 student employees.
Leads implementation efforts associated with the IUB 2030 strategic plan.
Collaborates with other student life departments and their teams, as well as departments throughout the campus and faculty, to promote and advance health and wellbeing priorities and support collaborative programming.
Leads and champions efforts to integrate health and wellbeing practices that contribute to student success.
Drives innovation, inclusion, and excellence within the health and wellbeing portfolio.
Recommends and implements learning goals and objectives related to promotion of healthy relationships, mental wellbeing, and creating conditions for effective student and community care.
Builds relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support for health and wellbeing efforts.
General Responsibilities:
Contributes on senior leadership teams to formulate strategic planning and the highest-level operational objectives for student support areas.
Establishes long-term business plans and long-term strategic objectives.
Directs leadership staff who provide supervision to student support teams.
Responsible for escalated operational issues, including human resources and/or people management situations.
Drives innovation, inclusion, and excellence within the area of student support; reviews and creates policies and procedures.
Determines overall budget for student support teams; reviews and approves financial proposals from direct reporting leaders; has significant fiscal responsibilities that require frequent interaction with executive leaders.
Provides expertise and identifies grant and/or funding opportunities; develops business relationships across the university and externally.
Stays up-to-date on new student support standards, technologies, policies, and procedures and works collaboratively with other student support leaders across departments and/or campuses in determining standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures; ensures the adoption and implementation by direct reporting leaders.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Master's degree in a health and wellness field or higher education student affairs or related field
Preferred
A Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree (e.g., MBA, MD) in a health and wellness field or higher education and/or student affairs or related academic discipline
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years in student support, higher education student affairs, or related field
3 years of management experience in relevant field
Preferred
10 years of progressive experience at the director level or higher in collegiate health and wellness, student support, higher education and student affairs, or related field.
Experience in program implementation, staff development, fiscal management, and daily operations
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Effective conflict management skills
Builds and manages effective teams
Effective leadership skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrates customer service skills
Knowledge of student development, counseling, or career development theories and practices
Knowledge of current needs and trends of diverse student populations
Ability to develop accurate reports, correspondence and prepare and deliver presentations
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments
Preferred
Strong administrator, leader, and partner, and will value collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Strong administrator, leader, and partner, and will value collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Innovative and strategic thinking with an open and collaborative style of leadership and management that fosters teamwork, sustains an enriching learning environment for staff and supports a dedicated, results-oriented team that earns the trust of the university community
Commitment to being a strong student advocate
Demonstrates experience leading teams and providing sound vision, direction, and collaborative leadership
Philosophically and ethically grounded, but not bound by conventional wisdom. Exhibits an understanding that the best practice is one that is most relevant to IU Bloomington students at this moment in time, a reality that is ever-changing
Demonstrates commitment to expand knowledge and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced through demonstrated self-awareness, understanding and valuing of others, and community building
Ability to work within a complex and diverse environment is necessary
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$180,000-$190,000 dependent upon education and experience
Work Hours
May require work hours outside of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and some weekends.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Strategic
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Student Support
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