Manager Student Affairs & Well-Being

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership and coordination for programs and policies to support this mission critical area in student affairs for the Geisinger College of Health Sciences. The Manager of Student Affairs & Well-being is responsible for leadership in creating an environment to assist students in engagement, retention, and accreditation related areas and to develop lifelong skills for achieving success in their chosen academic field. The position will also act as a liaison to faculty and staff, provide guidance and support for students and identify needs for program development. In addition, the Manager of Student Affairs and Well-Being oversees programs, services, and initiatives that promote student engagement, leadership development, wellness, and overall student success within the School of Medicine. This position provides leadership for student organizations, student programming Student Affairs communications, and supports student well-being through Solo Sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Computer Literacy
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree- (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Oversees complex, large-scale operations including: Peer Mentoring Program, including recruitment, training, and program design and continuous quality improvement
Oversees 90+ student organizations, ensuring quality, compliance, and meaningful engagement opportunities including training for club advisors
Oversees Major institutional events (Student Group Fair and Formal), demonstrating advanced project management and cross-functional coordination
Leads cross-departmental collaboration with ITS, Facilities, Marketing, Food Services, and external partners to deliver seamless, high-quality student experiences.
Manages the student event approval process, ensuring events align with institutional policies, budgetary requirements, risk management standards, and educational objectives.
Oversees Medical Student Council elections, including candidate recruitment, election administration, governance support, and leadership transition activities.
Develops and implements student engagement initiatives that promote belonging, leadership development, community building, and student involvement across all years of the medical education continuum.
Advises student group leaders in program development, budget management, and organizational effectiveness.
Utilizes assessment data, participation metrics, and student feedback to evaluate engagement initiatives and implement continuous quality improvement strategies.
Conducts and manages Solo Well-Being Sessions, providing proactive outreach, individualized support, resource navigation, and wellness coaching for medical students.
Develops and implements student well-being initiatives aligned with institutional priorities, student needs assessments, and accreditation expectations.
Serves as the primary MD Center for Well-Being liaison to Marketing & Communications, ensuring consistent messaging, branding, and promotion of student programs, resources, and engagement opportunities.
Oversees the development, production, and distribution of Student Affairs newsletters, announcements, and communication campaigns to enhance awareness and utilization of programs and services.
Manages student-facing content across digital platforms, including SharePoint, to ensure information remains current, accessible, and aligned with institutional priorities.
Supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Pre-Enrollment Canvas Course, ensuring incoming students receive timely information, resources, and transition support.
Creates communication strategies that promote student engagement, leadership opportunities, well-being resources, major events, and institutional initiatives.
Utilizes communication analytics and student feedback to evaluate outreach effectiveness and enhance student engagement with programs and services.
Supports accreditation activities related to student affairs, student well-being, student engagement, and learning environment standards, including data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.