Student Wellness Director
Student Wellness Director
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Job Description
Position Title:
Student Wellness DirectorJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 7 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in public health health promotion student affairs or a related field7 years of leadership experience in student wellness public health higher education or a related field.
Experience in program development strategic planning and health promotion in a university setting.
Experience in budget management personnel supervision and policy development.
Experience with public health initiatives risk management and student support services in higher education.
Job Description:
Iowa State University is seeking a Student Wellness Director to lead and enhance student wellness programs. This position is responsible for the overall operations and strategic direction of Student Wellness ensuring the development and implementation of health promotion strategies prevention initiatives and student support services. The Director will oversee key wellness areas including public health mental health promotion substance use prevention and basic needs assistance (e.g. food pantry management).
This leadership role will focus on fostering a culture of holistic wellbeing aligning departmental goals with the Division of Student Affairs and university priorities and collaborating with campus and community partners to support student success.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 7 years of leadership experience in student wellness public health higher education or related field.
Key Responsibilities:
Department Leadership: Direct the operations policies and strategic planning for Student Wellness ensuring alignment with university goals.
Health & Wellness Programs: Oversee initiatives in public health mental health promotion powerbased personal violence prevention and collegiate recovery programs.
Personnel Management: Supervise and support Student Wellness staff including two assistant directors and an administrative assistant fostering a culture of respect inclusion and innovation.
Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the departmental budget ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective allocation of resources.
Safety & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with university policies oversee public health risk mitigation and contribute to emergency operations planning.
University & Community Collaboration: Serve as a liaison to students faculty staff and external organizations representing ISU in student health promotion efforts.
This position will be hired into the Associate Director job profile with a Director working title.
Why Join Iowa State University
At ISU we are committed to fostering a healthier campus community through innovative wellness programs and studentcentered initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful programs collaborate with dedicated professionals and contribute to student success in a supportive and forwardthinking environment.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS811Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 2 2025Posting Close Date:
April 15 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16740Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
