Chief Student Health & Wellness Leader

Emporia State University; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with Kansas Board of (

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Emporia State University seeks a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered Director of Student Health Services to lead clinical care and strategic operations within the Student Wellness Center. This role combines patient care with supervision, budgeting, compliance, and campus partnerships to support student well‑being, academic success, and retention.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Nursing, current APRN or physician licensure eligible in Kansas, and National Board

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider or Physician eligible for practice in Kansas.
• National Board Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical oversight, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, testing, care planning, and referrals.
• Lead day-to-day Health Services operations and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laboratory requirements, professional standards, and university policies.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate Health Services staff, including staffing, scheduling, professional development, and student employees.
• Establish strategic priorities for Student Health Services and support an integrated and sustainable wellness model.
• Utilize data and assessment measures to evaluate service utilization, outcomes, and effectiveness while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to promote health education, prevention initiatives, early intervention strategies, and appropriate referral processes.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives focused on student health, wellness, retention, and student success.
• Oversee Health Services budgets, contracts, equipment, and other resources to ensure effective and sustainable operations.

Skills

collaboration

innovation

student-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Advanced Practice Provider license or physician license eligible (Kansas)

National Board Certification

Job description

Emporia State University seeks a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered Director of Student Health Services to lead clinical care and strategic operations within the Student Wellness Center. This role combines patient care with supervision, budgeting, compliance, and campus partnerships to support student well‑being, academic success, and retention.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Nursing, current APRN or physician licensure eligible in Kansas, and National Board