Student Health Specialist

Transylvania University; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania University seeks a Student Wellbeing Specialist/Assistant to provide administrative and frontline student support for Counseling and Student Health Services. This role enhances student wellbeing, academic success, and retention by helping students access care and resources.

The Specialist/Assistant serves as a welcoming first point of contact for students, including those experiencing distress or health concerns, coordinating appointments, and guiding next steps.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments for Counseling and Student Health Services.
• Assist students with navigating services and next steps.
• Manage electronic medical records and forms.
• Provide daily administrative support for both offices.
• Support student communications, office operations, and wellbeing initiatives while helping counselors and healthcare professionals focus on direct student care.

Job description

Transylvania University is seeking a Student Wellbeing Specialist/Assistant to provide administrative and front-line student support for Counseling and Student Health Services. This position plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing, academic success, and retention by helping students access the care and resources they need. The Specialist/Assistant serves as a welcoming first point of contact for students, including those experiencing emotional distress, medical concerns, or other sensitive situations.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, assisting students with navigating services and next steps, managing electronic medical records and forms, and providing daily administrative support for both offices. The position also supports student communications, office operations, and wellbeing initiatives while helping counselors and healthcare professionals dedicate more time to direct student care.