Associate Director of College Health Administration

Wheaton College of Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA seeks an Associate Director of College Health Administration to lead student health services coordination, medical records, and insurance oversight. The role sits at the Norton Medical Center and requires strong administrative leadership without direct clinical duties.

Preferred qualifications include an RN or public health/healthcare administration master's degree, with a track record in health services leadership and crisis planning.

Qualifications

• LPN or BSN with 3+ years of administrative duties.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of student health records and immunization compliance.
• Sit within Norton Medical Center (NMC) and liaise between students and medical professionals to access care and referrals.
• Coordinate with NMC and contractors to fill gaps in medical services (flu clinics, GYN, nutrition counseling, STI testing).
• Assist with health insurance plan options, enrollment, and waiver issues; liaise with hospital leadership to strengthen community health services.
• Lead public health crisis planning and on-campus response; coordinate budget and reporting for health services.

Education

LPN or BSN with 3+ years of administrative duties

RN, Masters in Public Health, Masters in Healthcare Administration, or other applicable degree

Job description

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts collegeof 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commutingdistance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0601356

Position Title: Associate Director of College Health Administration

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff Term: 12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): M-F 8:30-4:30; Some nights and weekends or other Public HealthCrisis response required

Position Type: Staff

Department: Counseling and Health Services

Job Summary/Basic Function: The Associate Director of College Health Administration takes thelead on all student health needs, including being liaison to, andadvocating for, student medical needs at Sturdy Health Primary Carein Norton. The Associate Director coordinates and manages allaspects associated with student health including and not limitedto, medical and immunization records, researching and reviewingcollege sponsored student health insurance, and disseminatinginformation regarding state health/health insurance requirements tostudents/parents and colleges. Collaborates on health and wellnessprogramming, meets with students with medical needs to coordinateon and off-campus care and follow up. This individual alsodisseminates pertinent local, state, and federal public healthguidance to the Wheaton community. Please note this is anadministrative, not clinical, position.

• Clinical Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of studenthealth record and immunization compliance and collection. Sitwithin Norton Medical Center ( NMC ), and act as a conduit betweenstudents and medical professionals, aiding students in accessingcare, referrals for specialists, follow up on medical needs andcollaborate as part of medical team. Follow up on students withhealth concerns are part of student of concern team. Coordinatewith NMC and external contractors to fill gaps in needed medicalservices, such as flu & immunization clinics, GYN, nutritioncounseling and STI testing.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Collect data regardingNMC utilization, and services. Assist and collaborate with SFS andBusiness Services in solidifying student health insurance plan’soptions and coverage, implementing plan, and managingwaiver/enrollment issues. Work directly with Director and NMC /Sturdy Hospital Leadership to strengthen the relationship betweenthe College and contractual health services. Manage and addressconcerns with NMC care. Take lead on planning for and responding toany public health crises on campus (ex: meningitis). Aid inmanagement of budget.
• Committee Responsibilities: Represent health services byattending institutional committees and meetings: CARE / BIT ;Student Wellness, Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness teams,as well as other committees as deemed. Serve as a consultant to theMeal Plan Accommodation Committee, Housing AccommodationCommittee
• Public Health Awareness Responsibilities: Maintaincommunication with local and state health agencies as necessary anddisseminate important public health information, alerts andrequirements to campus as appropriate. Keep up to date on all stateand federal regulations regarding health insurance, immunizationsand any public health concerns. Communicate to community in timelyand ongoing way regarding safety practices and health promotion(i.e.: flu season, EEE, public health outbreaks on campus etc.)Take leadership in planning and execution of aspects of publichealth planning and response.
• Health and Wellness Education and Training: Serve as theliaison with Residential Life and Academic Affairs on the Healthand Wellness living learning community. Provide BASICS and CASICSassessments through the conduct system to students sanctioned andreport back to the Dean of Student’s Office. Work within Counselingand Health Services as well as collaborate with other campusoffices including human resources to provide medically accurate andappropriate educational materials and outreach programmingthroughout the academic year. Aid in management of Averi product,including Alcohol EDU programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

• LPN or BSN with 3+ years of administrative duties
• Equivalent Combination of experience and education may besubstituted

Preferred Qualifications:

• RN, Masters in Public Health, Masters in HealthcareAdministration, or other applicable degree with direct experiencewithin health care administration and leadership roles.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factorsincluding the budget for the position, the range of the grade, theexternal market for the position or similar positions, level andscope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevantexperience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must havethe prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for thisposition is $75-82K. The actual salary offered will be commensuratewith the qualifications, education and experience of the candidatehired.

Physical Demands

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmentaldemands

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities orbe able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can performthe essential functions of the job, with or without reasonableaccommodation, using some other combination of skills andabilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerand does not discriminate against any individual or group on thebasis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort tomaintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment,the Department and the College actively encourages applicationsfrom women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal topersonal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity.Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and accessthat is essential to providing a transformative education in theLiberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

10/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension

508-286-8206

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Resume