Manager Student Affairs & Well-Being

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Student Affairs & Well-Being provides strategic vision, leadership, and coordination for programs and policies that support student affairs at the Geisinger College of Health Sciences. The role fosters an environment that supports student engagement, retention, accreditation-related work, and the development of lifelong skills for success in students’ academic fields. The manager serves as a liaison to faculty and staff, guides and supports students, and identifies needs for program development. Within the School of Medicine, the manager oversees programs, services, and initiatives that promote student engagement, leadership development, wellness, and overall student success. The position leads student organizations and programming, Student Affairs communications, and Solo Well-Being Sessions. It also supports accreditation activities through data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement. Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.
Skills in analytical thinking, communication, computer literacy, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Peer Mentoring Program, including recruitment, training, program design, and continuous quality improvement.
Oversee more than 90 student organizations, ensuring quality, compliance, meaningful engagement opportunities, and training for club advisors.
Manage major institutional events, including the Student Group Fair and Formal, using project management and cross-functional coordination.
Lead collaboration with ITS, Facilities, Marketing, Food Services, and external partners to deliver student experiences.
Manage student event approvals to ensure alignment with institutional policies, budget requirements, risk management standards, and educational objectives.
Oversee Medical Student Council elections, including candidate recruitment, election administration, governance support, and leadership transitions.
Develop and implement student engagement initiatives that promote belonging, leadership development, community building, and involvement across the medical education continuum.
Advise student group leaders on program development, budget management, and organizational effectiveness.
Use assessment data, participation metrics, and student feedback to evaluate engagement initiatives and guide continuous improvement.
Conduct and manage Solo Well-Being Sessions, providing proactive outreach, individualized support, resource navigation, and wellness coaching for medical students.
Develop and implement student well-being initiatives aligned with institutional priorities, student needs assessments, and accreditation expectations.
Serve as the primary MD Center for Well-Being liaison to Marketing & Communications to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and promotion of student programs and resources.
Oversee the development, production, and distribution of Student Affairs newsletters, announcements, and communication campaigns.
Manage student-facing digital content, including SharePoint, keeping information current, accessible, and aligned with institutional priorities.
Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Pre-Enrollment Canvas Course.
Create communication strategies promoting student engagement, leadership opportunities, well-being resources, major events, and institutional initiatives.
Use communication analytics and student feedback to assess outreach effectiveness and improve engagement with programs and services.
Support accreditation activities related to student affairs, student well-being, student engagement, and learning environment standards, including data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.