Executive Director, Student Wellness Services

COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1 2022. However they remain in effect for students staff and faculty in workplaces including hospitals where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care.

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Job Summary

The Executive Director is a key Executive member of the Student Affairs Team leading and setting the strategic direction for Student Wellness Services (SWS). SWS supports the personal academic and social health development of undergraduate and graduate students at Queens University. SWSs aim is to offer a welcoming confidential and integrated services that is responsive to student health and wellness needs. The Executive Director will ensure services support students wellbeing through a wide range of programs that are regularly updated based on student feedback and best practice service delivery. Reporting to the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs the Executive Director Student Wellness Services (SWS) will lead the delivery of Student Health Services Counselling Services Accessibility Services Health Promotion and the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre.

The Executive Director will develop strategic plans focusing on excellence in service delivery program development within the financial budget and ensuring they meet operational needs. They are responsible for developing programs and policies that support students in sensitive and urgent circumstances while respecting individual privacy and confidentiality needs. A creative solution focused approach to service delivery will suit you well in the Executive Director role. Success in the role will include supporting the SWS staff developing strong working relationships with staff and faculty across the University and ensuring department policies and procedures are created or updated to meet the current and future needs of students. This position will play a key role in program development to improve and expand student wellness services while enhancing the student experience at Queens University.

To be considered for this role you must hold a post-secondary degree and demonstrated successful senior leadership experience. You are experienced leading the delivery of front line services such as student support health care or wellness with multi-disciplinary teams. A demonstrated ability to resolve crisis situations within highly confidential and sensitive environments will be critical to this role. Demonstrated advocacy and partnership development experience with funders internal and external stakeholders to increase and improve services is necessary experience to bring to this opportunity. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a strategic mindset and a strong understanding of diversity and cultural issues.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women visible minorities Aboriginal Peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .