Associate Vice Provost, Student Health & Wellness

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute•Troy, NY

68d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Associate Vice Provost (AVP) is a key member of the Student Experience leadership team and plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction for Student Health and Wellness. The AVP proactively addresses opportunities and challenges, manages resources, formulates policies, and builds essential relationships with academic and administrative colleagues. The AVP will work closely with a range of stakeholders to cultivate an environment that prioritizes student well-being and will have direct oversight of the Student Health Center, Student Counseling and Psychological Services, and Case Management, fostering programs and services that contribute to a holistic and healthy campus culture. The AVP oversees the Student Health Insurance Plan and partners with Athletics on supervision of athletic trainers.

Requirements

Master's Degree in higher education administration, education, health, psychology or related field
Ten (10)+ years of progressively responsible experience in the administration of an educational institution (especially with respect to student affairs in residential higher education)
Knowledge of the issues and opportunities of a private technological research university
Knowledge of higher education institutions, evidence-based student health and wellness frameworks, and business acumen
Demonstrated commitment to furthering a high level of cooperation between student experience and academics
Ability to assess, understand and be a key advocate for a healthy campus climate
A commitment to contribute to Rensselaer's ongoing effort to promote a diverse and open campus community
Competence with the use of research and assessment tools to monitor progress in meeting goals
A demonstrated record of success in managing conflict
Ability to develop and maintain productive community and campus partnerships
Proven ability to collaborate, both effectively and with enthusiasm
Strong strategic planning skills
Proven ability to achieve buy-in and ownership of change
Requires strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and interact with diverse groups of customers
Requires expert financial acumen
Requires ability to effectively present information to internal and external groups and audiences
Requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex regulations and documents, financial and business reports, and technical journals
Thorough knowledge of student development and wellness theories and their application to students at a highly selective technological research university
Working knowledge of legal and compliance issues related to student health, FERPA, HIPAA, student affairs, and Title IX
Demonstrated excellent leadership skills, especially the ability to establish standards of quality, to communicate those standards clearly, and to assess personnel based on those standards
Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills