DIRECTOR OF STUDENT WELL-BEING #00069317

Student Well-Being

The Director of Student Well-Being leads all programs, services, and functions essential to supporting the overall well-being of Missouri S&T students. This role involves overseeing all department operations, managing professional and support staff, and providing functional supervision for student employees and peer educators. The Director promotes and integrates health and wellness services, fostering holistic and collaborative approaches to student well-being.

This position collaborates with key campus and community stakeholders to increase awareness and reduce health and wellness risks. The Director is responsible for campus counseling, prevention, programming, training, and wellness promotion, and ensures departmental compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the assistant director, manager, wellness coordinators, case managers, counseling staff, and support staff.
• Provide clinical services, including individual and group counseling, and supervision for Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPCs) and/or interns, and act as a point of contact for crisis and after-hours emergencies.
• Serve as backup for wellness consultation and provide outreach and training as necessary.
• Serve as a representative on campus committees, such as UCARE, JED, Prevention Coalition, and other teams as necessary
• Oversee departmental, Partners in Prevention (PIP), endowment, and grant budgets, ensuring efficient and effective allocation of resources.
• Oversee all department operations, functions, programs, services, and strategic planning.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze data. Prepare semesterly reports and implement department-level changes based on student feedback.
• Coordinate clinical services to ensure comprehensive, seamless delivery of mental health resources.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of health promotion programs targeting mental well-being, substance misuse prevention, sexual health, and violence prevention.
• Ensure departmental compliance with federal and state mandates related to health and wellness.

Supervision Received

Work is guided by university policies and procedures. Reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Health and Well-Being.

Supervision Exercised

Direct supervision of wellness and counseling staff, including Wellness Coordinators, Case Managers, and other non-counseling personnel. Provides indirect supervision for student employees and peer educators.

A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
• At least seven years of experience in health education, counseling, or wellness in higher education or a comparable setting.
• Knowledge of federal legislation applicable to health and wellness and experience developing policy and reports to maintain compliance.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead change and carry out strategic health initiatives.
• Experience in budget management, grant writing, and resource allocation.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $90,000-$105,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 13
University Title: DIRECTOR II STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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