Director - Center for Health and Well-being
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R104568
This position provides leadership for the Center for Health and Well-being, which includes the Campus Health Center, Health Promotion, Victim Advocacy, and Violence Prevention programs. This role oversees strategic planning, operational management, staffing, and budget administration to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs. This position ensures compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, university policies, and healthcare standards related to clinical services, student health requirements, and health information privacy. This role also provides oversight of healthcare billing operations and revenue cycle management to support the financial sustainability of clinical services. This position collaborates with campus partners, community organizations, and public health agencies to promote a comprehensive and coordinated approach to student health and well-being. This role also provides leadership in campus responses to public health concerns and emergencies.
Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $99,000, commensurate with experience
https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Primary Duties:
• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the university's on-campus healthcare facility and related health and well-being programs, ensuring high-quality healthcare services, prevention initiatives, and wellness programming for students.
• Lead, train, supervise, and evaluate professional, clinical, administrative, and billing staff; ensure healthcare provider licensure and certifications remain current; support staff development; and assess the effectiveness of health programs and services.
• Monitor and optimize financial and operational performance to align department services with student needs.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems, standards, programs, policies, and procedures guiding Center operations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, analyze financial and utilization data, and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• Oversee healthcare billing operations and revenue cycle processes, including insurance claims management, reimbursement monitoring, and coordination with billing personnel or vendors. Authorize expenditures within approved limits and pursue external funding opportunities, including grants.
• Monitor healthcare utilization, reimbursement trends, and financial performance of the Campus Health Center to inform operational and strategic decisions.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Master's degree in health care administration or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities related to healthcare facilities, services, and settings.
• Commitment to implementing best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to administer department budgets and oversee health services contracts.
• Ability to effectively train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to represent the University with external agencies including local public health departments and community health services.
• Ability to manage public health crises.
• Knowledge and skills to follow university, state, and federal laws, including HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing systems, insurance claims processes, and revenue cycle management sufficient to supervise billing operations and ensure compliance with payer requirements.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Experience in providing direct clinical care.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible student health-related experience (ideally in higher education).
• Experience in healthcare business functions including revenue models, health insurance, billing and financial processes, and management of electronic medical records.
• Experience in organization and supervision of healthcare staff.
• Experience in health communication, marketing, and outreach strategies to engage diverse populations.
• Understanding of effective health promotion and education.
• Understanding of college and university environments and appreciation of college student development.
• Knowledge of sexual assault prevention, victim advocacy services, and trauma-informed care practices.
Working Conditions:
Clinical office environment. Some travel and work on nights/weekends may be required.
How to Apply:
Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact mailto:[email protected]. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at mailto:[email protected].
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Application Deadline:
Application closes July 6. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See http://www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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