MSUAASF Range E - Director of Student Health and Basic Needs

Metropolitan State University•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Director of Student Health and Basic Needs. This is a full-time probationary position within the Student Success division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus six years of advanced professional experience in a related field. Related field includes, but is not limited to: health promotion, health education, nursing, and public health or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or advanced professional experience.
At least one year of professional supervisory experience
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of health education theories, research, current and emerging health problems, and social determinants of health faced by students.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards for health promotion, for example those found in the American College Health Association’s (ACHA) Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education; CDC standards, including the National Public Health Performance Standards and the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS); and/or, the American Public Health Association.
Knowledge of planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs, priorities, and goals.
Ability to collect, analyze, summarize, and communicate data pertinent to public health and wellness in diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in health promotion, health education, nursing, or public health.
3 years of experience in a leadership role supervising staff and/or students
Experience providing health promotion services and/or prevention work with students in a higher education setting.
Experience developing and implementing public health interventions based on demonstrated health inequity/need.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, work direction, and administration for the university’s initiatives in the areas of student health, basic needs (including the food pantry), and student parent resources for enrolled students.
Manages student health and basic needs, services, and related activities to support student well-being.
Directs the work of the student parent coordinator and student employees in the student parent center and food pantry.
Serves as university expert for infection diseases, public health, and public health emergencies on campus.
Keeps us in compliance with Minnesota Statute 136F.20 Student Health.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents