Executive Director, Student Wellness Services

Queen's University; Kingston; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Executive Director for Student Wellness Services. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement programs that enhance student wellbeing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in senior leadership, crisis resolution, and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote student health and success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful senior leadership experience.
• Experience in student support and wellness service delivery.
• Understanding of diversity and cultural issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set strategic direction for Student Wellness Services.
• Develop programs and policies that support students' needs.
• Ensure service delivery aligns with feedback and best practices.

Skills

Crisis resolution

Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

The Executive Director is a key Executive member of the Student Affairs Team, leading and setting the strategic direction for Student Wellness Services (SWS). SWS supports the personal, academic, and social health development of undergraduate and graduate students at Queen’s University. SWS’s aim is to offer a welcoming, confidential and integrated services that is responsive to student health and wellness needs. The Executive Director will ensure services support students wellbeing through a wide range of programs that are regularly updated based on student feedback and best practice service delivery. Reporting to the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, the Executive Director, Student Wellness Services (SWS) will lead the delivery of Student Health Services, Counselling Services, Accessibility Services, Health Promotion, and the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre.

The Executive Director will develop strategic plans focusing on excellence in service delivery, program development within the financial budget and ensuring they meet operational needs. They are responsible for developing programs and policies that support students in sensitive and urgent circumstances while respecting individual privacy and confidentiality needs. A creative, solution focused approach to service delivery will suit you well in the Executive Director role. Success in the role will include supporting the SWS staff, developing strong working relationships with staff and faculty across the University, and ensuring department policies and procedures are created or updated to meet the current and future needs of students. This position will play a key role in program development to improve and expand student wellness services while enhancing the student experience at Queen’s University.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a post-secondary degree and demonstrated successful senior leadership experience. You are experienced leading the delivery of front line services such as student support, health care or wellness with multi-disciplinary teams. A demonstrated ability to resolve crisis situations within highly confidential and sensitive environments will be critical to this role. Demonstrated advocacy and partnership development experience with funders, internal and external stakeholders to increase and improve services is necessary experience to bring to this opportunity. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strategic mindset and a strong understanding of diversity and cultural issues.