Director, Health Center in Framingham, Massachusetts at Framingham State University

Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Plans and direct the personnel and operational activities of the Health Center. Supports and advances unified campus approach to health, wellness, prevention and counseling. Provides episodic and primary care to Framingham State University students. Provides health education in relation to health maintenance, preventive health care and specific disease processes to students, including preventive and outreach programming for the campus community. Serves as a liaison with faculty, staff and community resources.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Provides supervision to staff of the Health Center, including Administrative Assistant, Nurse Practitioners and contract employees which may include nurses, physicians, immunization compliance staff and/or other personnel as designated.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct care:

• Evaluates and diagnoses students with episodic illnesses and provides appropriate treatment according to established protocols (40% of time).

Department management:

• Plans, develops and implements policies, procedures, protocols and objectives for Health Center.
• Collects, stores and uses patient records in accordance with state and federal laws and standards of professional ethics so that the highest level of patient confidentiality may be maintained and keeps clinical records. Manages student health record system for the department.
• Protects student record privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Maintains Health Center data, conducts studies, research and assessment activities. Prepares reports as requested by Dean of Students staff such as caseload statistics, and volume/scope activity of Health Center. Conducts studies of issues as necessary/useful to the Health Center and/or University.
• Prepares and manages the Health Services budget.
• Manages student immunization compliance in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Student Health Insurance: Works with members of the Framingham State University administration and state system staff to provide input with regard to student health needs related to the student health insurance program. Answers questions from the FSU community related to the student health Insurance program.
• Is responsible for upholding federal, state and local laws. This position is accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, inclusion, and equity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

Staff recruitment and supervision:

• Recruits, selects, orients, supervises, manages and evaluates professional, classified, contracted and professional/consultant staff in the Health Center in accordance with the appropriate collective bargaining and affirmative action guidelines.
• Supervises and/or conducts the recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of student, graduate student and/or intern personnel as needed.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and performance evaluations.

Community Engagement and Prevention:

• Serves as liaison to other offices/departments and serves on department and university-wide committees as needed.
• Serves as health liaison with state and local public health agencies.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with and refers students to community/other medical providers for treatment when appropriate.
• Oversees Health Center outreach and preventive programs including to those from under-represented and under-served populations.
• Provides health education in relation to health maintenance, preventive health care and specific disease processes to individual students and to student group.
• Develops and promotes the Health Center as a university resource by communicating information about services and policies of the Health Center to the FSU community.
• Consults with and advises faculty and administrative staff regarding medical issues affecting the educational process.
• Attends/assists with University functions of general importance to student body or the University (Orientation, Welcome weekend, Commencement, etc.).
• Provide leadership and expertise regarding public health issues affecting the campus.
• Collaborates with the Director of Counseling Center and Coordinator of Wellness Education and others to improve integration of medical; counseling; health education; wellness; and, Prevention services to students.
• Designated as a confidential resource consistent with professional privilege when acting within a licensed clinical role and the interaction meets the requirements of a recognized privilege. For matters falling outside of professional privilege, responsible for reporting to the Equal Opportunity Officer or Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation from students or other members of the university community.
• Designated as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act. Responsible for reporting deidentified crime statistics.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in Counseling, Health and Wellness Center in proximity to other departments focused on student health and well-being. In person position with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in health-related profession is required, with related medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Prior supervisory/administrative experience.
• Prior experience in higher education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a union title of Director. The starting salary range is $130,000-140,000.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

*Regardless of personal demographic characteristics, FSU has a commitment to hiring candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss past efforts, future plans, research, scholarship, professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the University's efforts to promote an equitable and inclusive learning and working community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates' application materials.

Evidence of medical licensure must be submitted upon appointment.

The review of applications will continue until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.