Director of CARE and Wellness

2 months ago

Hamden, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Job no: 496253
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

Overview:Quinnipiac University is seeking a Director of CARE and Wellness in Student Affairs to play a vital role in supporting our students' well-being. This position focuses on helping students of concern who come to the Dean of Students Office, offering guidance for those facing challenges in areas like medical and mental health, socialization, academics, and behavior. As Director of CARE and Wellness, you'll connect students with timely, appropriate interventions to ensure their success at the University and monitor their progress. In addition, you’ll lead wellness initiatives and special projects under the guidance of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Health & Wellness, contributing to a compassionate, supportive and inclusive campus community.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Chair of the CARE team and provides training and resources; obtains updates on students of concern, and facilitates information flow between CARE Team and other stakeholders on behalf of the CARE Team; ensures best practices; provides updates and trends to CARE members
• Supervises the Assistant Director of CARE for Student Affairs
• Monitors the daily On-Call Report submitted by the On-Call staff; directs the staff to follow-up and consults and informs the appropriate staff as needed. Attend weekly meetings to pre-identify students of concern for CARE Team and/or direct follow-up
• Oversees record keeping process (Maxient) for CARE Team and other students of concern by collecting, evaluating, and recording pertinent facts pertaining to student cases
• Serves as a primary resource for managing student issues related to medical, mental health, socialization, academic and/or behavioral needs that may impact a student’s ability to function successfully at the university
• Manages student referrals from students, families, faculty, staff, and other members of the university community and provides feedback to referral sources as appropriate
• Meets and consults with students to identify barriers and to develop resolutions in support of their success at QU
• Evaluates and consults on referrals and ongoing cases to determine and implement appropriate intervention plans and coordinates and tracks follow‐up
• Attends and participates in New/Transfer Student Orientations
• Develops CARE protocols and provides CARE training to university staff, faculty and students
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with university partners including but not limited to: Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Office of Student Accessibility, Learning Commons, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, Residential Life, Financial Aid, Registrar, Public Safety, and Academics Affairs
• Maintains the budget and submits monetary requests and receipts for CARE
• Maintains the updates for CARE for the Student Handbook and Academic Catalog
• Develops and implements a comprehensive assessment plan around case management and the CARE Team
• Prepares and delivers presentations to students, faculty, families and/or staff on issues around students of concern
• Maintains active membership and involvement in Student Affairs national, regional, and state association
• Represents the Dean of Students Office at university events as needed
• Serves on university and divisional committees as assigned
• Supports wellness ecosystem initiatives focusing on the 10 dimensions of wellness
• Supervise MSW students that are placed as an intern for CARE
• Assists with Student Affairs assessment initiatives, reports, and statistics as needed

Education Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education or Student Affairs Administration, required
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in management of wellness based programs
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, including public presentations
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating university policies and procedures to students, parents, s
  • Experience with Maxient software is preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: November 14, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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