Assistant Director of Health Services

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Health Services, in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the Division of Student Affairs, provides high-quality, student-centered customer service that support student well-being and success within the Department of Health services. The Assistant Director, reporting to the Director of Health Services, is responsible for providing direct oversight and operational leadership for the University's Student Medical Response Team (SMRT), which provides evening and weekend emergency medical response to support the campus community. The Assistant Director will coordinate closely with Student Affairs, Risk Management, Campus Safety, Health Services, and local emergency response partners to support effective emergency response and continuity of care. The Assistant Director is also responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive health promotion and outreach program through Health Services. This includes supervision of the Nutritionist, developing proactive educational initiatives, programs, and partnerships designed to increase student awareness of health and wellness resources, encourage healthy behaviors, and address emerging student health needs. The Assistant Director serves on-call for the Student Medical Response Team (SMRT) and provides leadership and support for emergency response operations as needed. This is a full-time, 12-month, in-person position that requires regular availability during traditional business hours as well as some evenings and weekends based on departmental, outreach, and emergency response needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, with an area of concentration in Healthcare, Nutrition, or Higher Education
• Current state certification/license as a Paramedic
• Basic Life Support certification

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and operational leadership for the University's Student Medical Response Team (SMRT).
• Coordinate with Student Affairs, Risk Management, Campus Safety, Health Services, and local emergency response partners.
• Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive health promotion and outreach program through Health Services.
• Supervise the Nutritionist.
• Develop proactive educational initiatives, programs, and partnerships to increase student awareness of health and wellness resources.
• Encourage healthy behaviors and address emerging student health needs.
• Serve on-call for the Student Medical Response Team (SMRT).
• Provide leadership and support for emergency response operations as needed.

Benefits

• Up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan.
• ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to your retirement plan – with no vesting period.
• 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level