Director of Student Health Center

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte seeks a Director of Student Health Center to lead operations, strategic planning, and holistic wellbeing initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 5+ years of healthcare leadership, and a credential such as FACHE/FACHA; the Director partners with campus departments and external health services to enhance access, quality care, and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health administration, business administration, nursing, public health or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience leading a moderately complex healthcare clinic or organization.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget management, and supervision of professional staff.
• Holds the Fellow of the American College Healthcare Executives (FACHE) or Fellow of the American College Health Association (FACHA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Student Health Center and communicate SHC core values and mission.
• Develop and implement strategic goals aligned with the university vision and mission.
• Create a culture of care and ensure student health needs are effectively met.
• Partner with campus and external health services to provide collaborative care.
• Supervise the management team and oversee budget and fiscal management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget management

Staff supervision

Leadership & change management

Education

Master's degree in health administration or related field

FACHE or FACHA certification

Job description

Position Information

• Position Number: 012040
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Working Title: Director of Student Health Center
• Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Months per Year: 12
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. This position may be designated as essential personnel and required to report during a university emergency or crisis operations; as directed by the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or Associate Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellbeing.
• Hours per week: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Division: Student Affairs
• Department: Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)
• Work Location: Student Health Center
• Salary Range: 112,561 - 126,375

Primary Purpose of Department

The Student Health Center (Student Health) is a vital component with the Division of Student Affairs and the umbrella organization of the Health and Wellbeing unit (HWB). Student Health is responsible for providing comprehensive and high-quality healthcare, assisting students with the development of life skills to manage their own health needs and intentionally enhancing the campus commitment to holistic wellbeing.

Primary Purpose of Position

• A robust understanding of integrated, holistic student wellbeing
• A detailed understanding of Student Health operations (administrative and clinical)
• Direct supervision of the department management team and indirect guidance (as needed) of other departmental staff
• Ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations (federal, state and local) through regularly updated and maintained policies
• Understanding the balance between auxiliary revenue generation & improving access by reducing help‑seeking barriers

The director should possess the demonstrated ability to have fun while successfully managing change. Additionally, the Student Health Director will also demonstrate proactive and intentional relationship development (& maintenance) including other HWB departments, campus partners and community-based health services organizations.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Student Health Center. Refine and communicate the SHC core values and mission, develop and implement strategic goals consistent with vision and mission. Create and maintain a culture of care in which student health needs are effectively met. Partner with other health and wellbeing departments within and outside of Student Affairs to provide collaborative care and create an environment that supports holistic health. Supervise members of the management team, ensuring consistency of decision-making and sound decision-making. Oversee the student health services budget and create systems that will balance student access to services with sound fiscal management. Engage in data collection and analysis to evaluate satisfaction with services and support the impact of student health on academic and interpersonal success. Publicly represent the Student Health Center to students, faculty, staff, administrators, family members, and the general public.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master's degree in health administration, business administration, nursing public health or related field. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget management, and supervision of professional staff. Minimum five years of experience leading a moderately complex healthcare clinic or organization.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• More than five years of experience leading a collegiate student health center and/or moderately complex healthcare clinic or organization.
• More than three years supervising both administrative and clinical staff
• Holds the Fellow of the American College Healthcare Executives (FACHE) or Fellow of the American College Health Association (FACHA) certification credential for healthcare management leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead successful staff teams.

Posting Information

• Posting Open Date: 09/25/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Proposed Hire Date: 02/16/2026