Assistant Director of Health Services

Embry-Riddle; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks an Assistant Director of Health Services in Daytona Beach, FL, to lead the Student Medical Response Team (SMRT) for evening and weekend emergency medical coverage. The role partners with Student Affairs, Risk Management, Campus Safety, and Health Services to ensure continuity of care on campus.

The position directs health promotion initiatives, supervises the Nutritionist, and develops proactive educational programs to improve student wellness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Nutrition, or Higher Education.
• Current state certification/license as a Paramedic Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and operational leadership for the University's Student Medical Response Team (SMRT).
• Coordinate with Student Affairs, Risk Management, Campus Safety, Health Services and local emergency partners.
• Develop, implement and assess a comprehensive health promotion and outreach program; supervise the Nutritionist.
• Serve on-call for SMRT and provide leadership during emergency response operations.
• Full-time, 12-month, in-person position with regular hours and some evenings/weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency Response Coordination

Health Promotion

Student Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Nutrition, or Higher Education

Paramedic Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Description The Opportunity The Assistant Director of Health Services, in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the Division of Student Affairs, provides high-quality, student-centered customer service that support student well-being and success within the Department of Health services.

The Assistant Director, reporting to the Director of Health Services, is responsible for providing direct oversight and operational leadership for the University's Student Medical Response Team (SMRT), which provides evening and weekend emergency medical response to support the campus community.

The Assistant Director will coordinate closely with Student Affairs, Risk Management, Campus Safety, Health Services, and local emergency response partners to support effective emergency response and continuity of care.

The Assistant Director is also responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive health promotion and outreach program through Health Services. This includes supervision of the Nutritionist, developing proactive educational initiatives, programs, and partnerships designed to increase student awareness of health and wellness resources, encourage healthy behaviors, and address emerging student health needs.

The Assistant Director serves on-call for the Student Medical Response Team (SMRT) and provides leadership and support for emergency response operations as needed.

This is a full-time, 12-month, in-person position that requires regular availability during traditional business hours as well as some evenings and weekends based on departmental, outreach, and emergency response needs.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Generous Time Off

• Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• You’ll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Tuition Coverage

• Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

Retirement Contributions

• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Personal Leave

• Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with an area of concentration in Healthcare, Nutrition, or Higher Education.
• Current state certification/license as a Paramedic Basic Life Support.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.

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Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment.

Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.