- Manage, implement, and evaluate activities and operations for student health and wellness services.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that Health & Wellness services and programs through the University are equitable, inclusive, supportive of diverse needs, consistent, and accessible to all.
- Manage and maintain budget for location(s).
- Exercise supervisory authority over functional area staff, graduate assistants, interns, and student workers as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local health and wellness service providers.
- Work with various campus constituents to develop and offer training programs to address the specific needs of various location constituents.
- Coordinate and assist with implementation of public health protocols and emergency preparedness plans.
- Assist with coordination of alcohol and other drug education and awareness via online tools, social media, and group education.
- Assist with development and implementation of wellness education initiatives about nutrition, stress management and resiliency skills, sleep, sexual health, eating disorders, tobacco cessation, and other health promotion activities for physical and emotional health.
- Collaborate with other departments of the University to support holistic student success and participate in appropriate interdepartmental committees and task forces.
- Serve as a liaison and resource for location(s) on health and wellness issues, coordinating and supervising staff to ensure issues are addressed.
- Collaborate with faculty to provide hands-on opportunities for students to pursue academic projects, research, or initiatives related to health and wellness.
- Demonstrate inclusivity and provide excellent customer service in all modalities, including in-person, telephone, e-mail, video call, live chat, texting, and the like.
- Keep abreast of current developments in clinical health, mental health counseling, and wellness education, especially as applicable to in-person and remote higher education.
- Facilitate offering of community-based services such as HIV testing, depression and anxiety screening, and Planned Parenthood consultation days.
- Assist with difficult or unusual tasks, resolve problems, and provide other needed support, including with students, staff, faculty, families, and external stakeholders.
- Assist with communication about and implementation of guidelines and requirements from the Vermont State Department of Health.
- Prepare various administrative reports; maintain system for secure, accurate recordkeeping; state and federal reporting; and location statistics.
- Carry out the duties of the College Counselor as described in the job classification description.
- Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
- Awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success.
- Experience making data-informed decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, and communication skills.
- Able to meet students where they are, ensure they feel listened to, and that they are comfortable working with an advisor to navigate challenges and concerns as they come up.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as Aviso, Colleague, Self-Service, Slate, Microsoft products, and Perceptive Content.
- Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non-cognitive or 'soft' skills, and social skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access & equity.
- Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as families/guardians and external resources in carrying out the various coordination, liaison, and advocacy aspects of the job.
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings to provide student support outside of normal business hours.
-
Team Member
20 hours ago
Donuts of Rutland Castleton, United States**TEAM MEMBER** · Description · As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees, and we make it a priority to ensure their success. · Crew Members are the foundation of what k ...
-
Certified Home Health Aide
20 hours ago
Right at Home Central New Jersey Fair Haven, United StatesRight at Home serving Middlesex, N. Monmouth and Mercer counties is seeking a high quality and dedicated caregiver that really enjoys improving the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you, come check us out and see how you can #BeEssential. Start making a difference with ...
-
Vp Compliance
4 days ago
Heritage Family Credit Union Rutland, United States**This Position**: · **Starting Salary**:$110,000 - $120,000/year · We offer a wide variety of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees including reasonable and steady work schedules with paid holidays. We are proud of our Values in Action program, wellness initiatives, ...
-
Processing (m/f/d) for the department
2 weeks ago
Phoenix Industries Rutland, VT, United States FreelanceThe city of Esslingen am Neckar combines modernity with tradition. With a population of 95,000 and a diverse range of businesses, the city offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The city administration sees itself as a modern service company. · The **Volkshochschule Esslingen** ...
-
Cascade Innovations Rutland, United StatesThe company Kaiserswerther Diakonie is currently offering this job in Düsseldorf. If you are currently looking for a job in the healthcare sector, you should check out the details on the company's website. There you will find detailed information about the position and the compan ...
-
Nursing assistant
2 weeks ago
BlueWave Solutions Rutland, VT, United States FreelanceDo you believe that the perfect job for you doesn't exist? Well, we have a different experience. Our promise: We will find the perfect job for you in the fields of education, health, and care that fits your life plan, with personal support and mutual appreciation as a given. · Re ...
-
Paralegal
2 days ago
Moore, O'Brien & Foti Middlebury, United StatesMoore, O'Brien & Foti · - Middlebury, ConnecticutAbout Us Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm. Responsibilities · - Prepares legal documents · - Coordinate the delivery of subpoenas · - Coordinate law office activity · - Conducts research to support a legal proceeding · - Assist ...
-
Accounting Department
2 days ago
WDR CPA's & Business Advisors Queensbury, United StatesWDR CPA's & Business Advisors of Queensbury, NY is searching for a self-motivated professional to join our team as a Staff Accountant. WDR's audit and financial statement practice is focused around client service and education. · This position is ideal for a career-oriented indiv ...
-
Hospice Director of Clinical Operations Rn
6 days ago
AccentCare, Inc. Middlebury, United StatesOverview: · **Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Director of Clinical Operations** · **Reimagine Your Career in Hospice** · As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your patients and their families, and at AccentCare, we are united in our relent ...
-
Sales Support Specialist
4 days ago
Morris Products Queensbury, United StatesJOB SUMMARY · As a key member of the sales team, this individual is responsible for proactive support of the sales plan, data analysis and follow-up, customer & agency rep contact, and the quotation processes. This position is part of the Sales Support team and reports to the Dir ...
-
Building Secretary
2 days ago
Middlebury Community Schools Middlebury, United States**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · BEGINNING OF SCHOOL YEAR · - Schedule new students in PowerSchool and give teachers new student information. · - Withdraw students not returning. · - Complete take-home packets for Middie Kickoff. · - ...
-
Inventory Control Coordinator
4 days ago
Jayco Middlebury, United States**Purpose**: this position exists to ensure the integrity and reliability of the inventory status database and recommend effective physical stock keeping of production materials enabling Manufacturing to achieve the master production schedule. · Essential Functions · - Maintain v ...
-
Print Machine Operator
4 days ago
Firefly Integrations Middlebury, United States**Job: P**rint Machine Operator · **Summary** · **Firefly Core Values are**: · **Christian Ethics** - Operating through _Servanthood_, with _Integrity_ and treating others with _Respect_. · **Firefly Family** - _Everyone Matters_, we invest in the lives of those we work with. We ...
-
Dental Hygienist
3 days ago
SDM Payroll, Inc. Castleton, United StatesCastleton Corners Dental is proud that our focus on patients has driven a positive patient experience, best-in-class employee and dentist retention and satisfaction, as well as substantial growth in our practices. · We are looking for an outgoing Dental Hygienist with strong int ...
-
Graduate Counseling Intern
6 days ago
Vermont State University Castleton, United StatesThe Wellness Center at the Castleton campus of Vermont State University is seeking psychology or counseling master's level students for internship placements. · Our campus has a student population of approximately 1800 students. Our Wellness Center counselors see both undergradu ...
-
Clinical Site Coordinator
4 days ago
Vermont State University Castleton, United StatesCLINICAL SITE COORDINATOR/CU (Full-Time) · GRADE 13VSC-UP PAT BARGAINING UNIT- EXEMPTWork Location: Castleton with limited travel to/from clinical sites may be required. · BASIC FUNCTION · Under the supervision of the Dean responsible for the Nursing Department, the Clinical Si ...
-
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Nurse Job Board Castleton, United StatesLooking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in southern Vermont · This is a Monday-Friday day shift position. · The facility is modern, well-equipped and professionally staffed, serving southern VT and the tri-state area. The Medical Staff boasts more than 100 board-certified p ...
-
Associate director of health
3 days ago
Vermont State Colleges Castleton, United StatesFull job description · ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS · VSC-UP BARGAINING UNIT, GRADE 14, EXEMPT · BASIC FUNCTION · Provide leadership, oversight, coordination, and evaluation of the activities and operations of student health and wellness services at one or more Verm ...
-
Educator at the MTL School
3 days ago
Radiant Innovations Middlebury, United StatesThe University Hospital Tübingen is a leading center of German academic medicine. Approximately patients are treated inpatient and approximately outpatient each year. With around employees, it is the largest employer in the region. The quality of patient care is certified with th ...
-
Titan Industries Danby, United StatesJob Description: Danby 'Netze BW GmbH is currently seeking a full-time or part-time employee for the position of NETZ TENI in Ettlingen. As the largest distribution network operator in Baden-Württemberg, we are responsible for electricity, gas, water, public lighting, electromobi ...
Associate Director of Health and Wellness - Castleton, United States - Vermont State University
Description
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESSVSC-UP BARGAINING UNIT, GRADE 14, EXEMPT
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide leadership, oversight, coordination, and evaluation of the activities and operations of student health and wellness services at one or more Vermont State University locations, including clinical practice, mental health/counseling, and wellness education. Coordinate health services activities with other location departments and outside agencies. Provide either direct health or counseling services to students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct supervision is received by the Director of Health and Wellness
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Direct supervision of functional area staff, graduate assistants, interns, and student workers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in appropriate discipline plus three or more years of relevant progressive experience in health and wellness administration, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Appropriate license to provide direct counseling services and supervision of staff and graduate student interns.
Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain a VSC fleet license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in appropriate discipline with four to seven years relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at
NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
