Assistant Director, Student Health Services - 2386

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Health Services to help manage daily operations, support clinical care and health education, and coordinate public health functions for a diverse student population.

The role emphasizes leadership in operations, staff development, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while fostering a welcoming, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Master of Science in Nursing or related healthcare discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of healthcare leadership experience is required.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of Student Health Services.
• Provides advanced clinical oversight and direct patient care.
• Supports health education, programming and public health initiatives.
• Coordinates departmental operations and policy development to meet accreditation standards.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Nursing leadership

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or related healthcare/publichealth discipline

Job description

Assistant Director, Student Health Services - 2386

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Student Health Services

Working Title: Assistant Director, Student HealthServices

Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing or related healthcare/publichealth discipline


• Minimum of 5 years of healthcare leadership experience isrequired

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range:

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education andExperience

Position #: 2386

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 12

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:

Student Health Services is committed to providing affordable,accessible and high quality health care services to those eligiblethrough health promotion and disease prevention programs. SHSstrives to meet the demonstrated needs of our diverse studentpopulation, in accordance with the core values, vision and missionof the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the Division ofStudent Affairs.

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Director of Student Health Services assists inmanaging the daily operations of Student Health Services (SHS),supporting the delivery of clinical care, health education andprogramming, and supporting SHS's public health functions. TheAssistant Director supports the coordination of overalldepartmental operations and provides advanced clinical oversightand direct patient care, ensuring services align with best practicestandards, ethical guidelines, and applicable legal and regulatoryrequirements. The Assistant Director fosters a welcoming,student-centered, and supportive environment while demonstratingleadership and excellence in operational management, health andwellness programming, staff development, and public healthinitiatives.

Job Description:

Job Duties & Responsibilities

A) Operations Management (40%)

• Ensures daily clinical operations align with established UNCPembroke and the UNC system policies & procedures


• Oversees daily operations of Student Health Services


• Supervises non-clinical and clinical staff in absence ofDirector


• Participates in evaluation of departmental operations with afocus on departmental efficiency, health & wellnessprogramming, staff development, & public health functions


• Participates in departmental strategic planning and strategicgrowth


• Serves on university committees with an employee and studenthealth wellness, & safety focus


• Acts as a liaison to faculty, staff, students, and parents onclinical health matters


• Assist the Director with the development of policies andprocedures in adherence to accreditation standards, policies, andlocal, state, and federal regulations and licensingrequirements

B) Health & Wellness Programming (20%)

• Develops, maintains and implements evidence-based programs thatpromote student's health and wellness knowledge, skills, &behaviors


• Supports nurse educator in program delivery, assessment, andcontinuous improvement based on student's needs assessment


• Identifies needs and coordinates the delivery of primary,secondary & tertiary health promotion prevention programs.


• Seeks opportunities to collaborate with campus and communitypartners to execute health and wellness programming

C) Staff Development (20%)

• Assists Director in promoting a culture of continuous learning,professional accountability, patient safety, and excellence innursing practice.


• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, and retention ofnon-clinical & clinical staff


• Assess staff education and professional development needs basedon clinical practice, organizational priorities, and regulatoryrequirements


• Develop & delivers in-service training, quarterly tabletopexercise, and competency-based education for Student HealthServices staff


• Coordinate annual clinical competencies, skills assessments,and required nursing education


• Maintain educational records, competency documentation (CPR),certifications (professional nursing licensure), and HIPPA/TitleIX/ACES/DOIT training requirements


• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs throughcompetency assessments, staff feedback, and quality indicators

D) Public Health (20%)

• Participates in campus public health assessments to identifystudent health needs and emerging health concerns


• Oversees daily Health History Form completion, Immunizationcompliance, and Student Health Insurance program enrollment/waiverprocess to promote early completion & reduce barriers tocompletion


• Serves as public health coordinator in coordination withdirector:
  
  
  
  • Performs disease surveillance
  
  
  • Participates in outbreak investigations
  
  
  • Engages in emergency preparedness activities
  
  
  • Provides university stakeholders guidance regardingcommunicable disease testing & treatment
  
  
  
  


• Maintains and builds upon professional relationships with local& state public health agencies

Student Health Services staff are mandatory employees and,as such, are required to report to work during states of emergency.Additionally, this position requires some evening and weekend hoursto support Student Health Services and universityprogramming.

Management Preference:

• Master Science in Nursing


• Minimum of 5 years of healthcare leadership experience isrequired


• Experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute orRegulation:

Job Opening Date: 09/16/2026

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Professional

Posting Number: EPA01170

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is subject to the successful completion of anemployment background check. An employment background checkincludes a criminal background check, employment verification,reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credithistory check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, allpersons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibilityto work in the United States and to complete the requiredemployment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employeesare paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution oftheir choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach acopy of their DD-214 as a part of the online applicationprocess.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Universityprohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based ontheir status as protected veterans or individuals withdisabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individualsbased on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and nationalorigin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seekspriority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.