Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

Job Description:

Position Number:

FP331W

Position Title:

Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness

Employment Category:

Full Time Professional

Location:

William & Mary

Department:

210000 Office of Student Affairs

Unit Mission Statement:

Student Affairs Division Vision: Our vision is to create an engaging learning environment where community is strengthened and individuals flourish


Student Affairs Mission Statement: The Division of Student Affairs inspires and prepares students to be effective leaders, responsible citizens, and engaged learners through student-centered programs, policies, and services.

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs & Public Safety, the Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness provides leadership and oversight of the university's health and wellness departments. Departments include the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, Campus Recreation, Health Promotion, and the Center for Mindfulness & Authentic Excellence (CMAX).


Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with department directors and with other members of the division/university staff to deliver a well-coordinated, socio-ecological response to the health and wellness needs of an increasingly diverse student population, both in daily operations and in crisis circumstances affecting individuals and/or the campus more generally.


• Develop, review, and implement policies and protocols related to student health and wellness in accordance with legal guidelines (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA), the missions of the institution and division, and best practices in the field.


• Manage student health insurance policies and contracts and serve as the primary adviser to the Senior Vice President on ever-changing state and national healthcare laws/policies and their implications for higher education.


• Provide broad budget oversight for the constituent departments; facilitate strategic planning, assessment, and program evaluation for those areas; coordinate or assist with the assessment of cross-departmental and division-wide wellness goals; and participate actively in donor stewardship and development efforts related to health and wellness;


• Serve on university and division committees.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.


• This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information, particularly in dealings with a wide variety of populations (e.g., faculty, staff, and students) of varying levels of education and skills in communication.


• Requires access to sensitive data; incumbent is required to adhere to confidentiality and security policies.


• This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.

Essential Designation:

No

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Restricted?:

Yes, the appointment is limited due to funding availability

Position Term:

12 month - Restricted

Position Months:

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a field directly related to the position.


• Experience providing health and wellness leadership with an emphasis on consensus- and coalition-building.


• Experience with assessment using qualitative and/or quantitative methods.


• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a directly related field (e.g. Ph.D., Psy.D., M.D., Ed.D., Dr.PH).


• Experience in applying positive psychology principles while working with individuals and/or organizations.


• Experience providing health and wellness leadership in an educational setting, with an emphasis on consensus and coalition building.


• "Demonstrated success in development activities, including identifying and applying for grants and other potential sources of revenue, representing health & wellness goals to a range of constituents, and communicating with donors and donor prospects."

Is the position remote work eligible?:

Not eligible

Remote Work Disclaimer:

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Advertised Pay Range:

$190,000 to $240,000

Advertised Pay Range Statement:

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

University Salary Range:

U22

Benefits Summary Statement:

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

Job Open Date:

12/19/2024

Review Begin Date:

02/03/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Application Instructions:

For priority consideration, please apply by the review date of February 3, 2025.

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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