Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Student Health Services and Wellness is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing Student Health Services and Wellness programs, operations and activities addressing the physical, social, and mental health needs of students and the college community at both campuses. This includes the screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of health conditions, prevention programming, and health education.  In addition, provides strategic direction for the management of student health services contractual partnerships, counseling services, wellness education and advocacy, as well as coordinates and directs communications, services, resources and information to meet student health needs; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.  
 
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensures compliance with college, stated, and federal standards and requirements governing health & wellness services.
2. Develops and manages department budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
3. Design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs and initiatives.
4. Deliver health education workshops, seminars and presentations on topics such as nutrition, stress management, sexual health, substance abuse prevention and other related health issues.
5. Provide direct clinical services, including assessment, treatment, and referral for students presenting health concerns. Collaborate with local and regional healthcare providers as needed.
6. Develop and implement protocols for responding to medical emergencies and crisis situations on campus. Serve as liaison with local healthcare facilities and emergency services.
7. Foster partnerships with campus departments, community organizations, and healthcare providers to enhance the delivery of health and wellness services.
8. Collect, analyze, and report data related to student health outcomes, program effectiveness, and utilization of services.
9. Recruit, train, and supervise staff, including nurses, counselors, health educators, case managers, and personnel within the department.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s).  In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
 
Required:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in nursing, public health or related experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role. 
• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) Practitioner License in the state of Texas.
• Current CPR, first aid and automatic external defibrillator certification issued by an authorized agency
• Must have a valid State Drivers license.

• Masters degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field.
• Experience working in a community college or educational setting.

• Strong ability to lead and manage, foster collaboration, and build partnerships.   
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products software. 
• Knowledge of Public Health laws, codes regulations governing health and wellness services.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in health and wellness services.

Supervision Exercised   
 Student Health and Wellness Staff and Counselors

Supervision Received
 Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment

Physical Requirements  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.   
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Work Environment 
Work is performed in a standard office environment.    
Work-inside a well-lit and air-conditioned area most of the time.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
 
Safety  
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.    
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.  
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
 
Special Conditions 
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.  
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
 
EEO Statement 
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 
 
Foreign Degrees 
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
 
Disclaimer 
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.