Indiana University seeks a university director of student wellness and wellbeing within the university-wide Office of the Vice President for Student Success (VPSS). The VPSS portfolio is both the strategic home for student success initiatives, as well as a collaborative partner for campus-based student success teams. Our staff is driven by the purpose and understanding that every Indiana University student deserves to thrive.
Job Summary
The university Director of Student Wellness and Wellbeing provides leadership and strategic direction in the areas supporting the physical, intellectual, mental, emotional, and social wellness needs of students across IU's campuses. This role reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Wellbeing within the Office of the Vice President for Student Success.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Collaborates with and convene campus partners and communities of practice to develops, implements, and assesses student-centered and national best practices that enhance student wellness.
Creates and implements IU-wide initiatives that address the wholistic wellness of all student populations.
Promotes health services and health equity resources across IU.
Serves as a key member of the Office of the Vice President for Student Success (VPSS) Leadership Team and leads/serves on other critical university-wide committees, task forces, and focus groups.
Provides vision, leadership, and direction for university-wide efforts to address the wholistic wellness and wellbeing needs of all Indiana University students.
Convenes IU-wide mental health, wellness, and wellbeing initiatives. Including but not limited to helping coordinate the Mental Health Advisory Council and facilitating communities of practice aimed to advance comprehensive student wellness.
Facilitates activities to ensure progress is made towards accomplishing the objectives detailed in the Student Mental Health Initiative.
Works with VPSS leadership in conjunction with campus colleagues to develop trainings, professional development opportunities, educational programs, and workshops to equip staff and faculty across IU in supporting the wellness-related needs of our students.
Maintains regular communication with all campus constituencies to share best practices, problem solve, and amply opportunities and successes on matters pertaining to student wellness and wellbeing.
Assists campuses across IU in the promotion of health services and health equity resources.
Serves as a liaison between external vendors providing IU-wide service platforms and our individual campuses.
Assists in the creation and dissemination of relevant data and impact reports to help inform initiatives both at the campus and university-wide levels and inform student-choice concerning engagement activities.
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 higher education student affairs or related field
Preferred
Ph.D. in higher education student affairs or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years in student support, higher education student affairs, or related field
3 years of management experience in relevant field
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated 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
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrated 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
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.
Travel is required between Bloomington, Indianapolis, and the regional campuses throughout the state as needed/directed.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$95,000 - $115,000 per year based on education, skills, and experience
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 Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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