Manager Student Affairs & Well-Being

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton Campus is seeking a Manager of Student Affairs & Well-being to provide strategic vision and leadership for student engagement, wellness, and accreditation related initiatives. The role supports lifelong skills development, liaison duties with faculty and staff, and ensures quality experiences for medical students through Solo Sessions.

The position oversees student organizations, communications, events, and cross-department collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience required.
• Analytical thinking and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision for student affairs and well-being programs.
• Coordinate engagement, wellness, and accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, ITS, Facilities, Marketing and external partners.
• Oversee student organizations and events.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to student leaders and groups.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Computer Literacy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Location: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton Campus Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership and coordination for programs and policies to support this mission critical area in student affairs for the Geisinger College of Health Sciences. The Manager of Student Affairs & Well-being is responsible for leadership in creating an environment to assist students in engagement, retention, and accreditation related areas and to develop lifelong skills for achieving success in their chosen academic field. The position will also act as a liaison to faculty and staff, provide guidance and support for students and identify needs for program development. In addition, the Manager of Student Affairs and Will‑Being oversees programs, services, and initiatives that promote student engagement, leadership development, wellness, and overall student success within the School of Medicine. This position provides leadership for student organizations, student programming Student Affairs communications, and supports student well‑being through Solo Sessions.

Job Duties:

Oversees complex, large-scale operations including:

• Peer Mentoring Program, including recruitment, training, and program design and continuous quality improvement
• 90+ student organizations, ensuring quality, compliance, and meaningful engagement opportunities including training for club advisors
• Major institutional events (Student Group Fair and Formal), demonstrating advanced project management and cross-functional coordination

Leads cross-departmental collaboration with ITS, Facilities, Marketing, Food Services, and external partners to deliver seamless, high-quality student experiences. Manages the student event approval process, ensuring events align with institutional policies, budgetary requirements, risk management standards, and educational objectives.

Oversees Medical Student Council elections, including candidate recruitment, election administration, governance support, and leadership transition activities.

Develops and implements student engagement initiatives that promote belonging, leadership development, community building, and student involvement across all years of the medical education continuum. Advises student group leaders in program development, budget management, and organizational effectiveness. Utilizes assessment data, participation metrics, and student feedback to evaluate engagement initiatives and implement continuous quality improvement strategies.

Conducts and manages Solo Well-Being Sessions, providing proactive outreach, individualized support, resource navigation, and wellness coaching for medical students. Develops and implements student well‑being initiatives aligned with institutional priorities, student needs assessments, and accreditation expectations. Serves as the primary MD Center for Well‑Being liaison to Marketing & Communications, ensuring consistent messaging, branding, and promotion of student programs, resources, and engagement opportunities.

Oversees the development, production, and distribution of Student Affairs newsletters, announcements, and communication campaigns to enhance awareness and utilization of programs and services. Manages student‑facing content across digital platforms, including SharePoint, to ensure information remains current, accessible, and aligned with institutional priorities. Supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Pre‑Enrollment Canvas Course, ensuring incoming students receive timely information, resources, and transition support.

Creates communication strategies that promote student engagement, leadership opportunities, well‑being resources, major events, and institutional initiatives. Utilizes communication analytics and student feedback to evaluate outreach effectiveness and enhance student engagement with programs and services.

Supports accreditation activities related to student affairs, student well‑being, student engagement, and learning environment standards, including data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Position Details:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
• Certification(s) and License(s):
• Skills: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Literacy, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.