Avp/Student Well-Being

Job Summary

The Office for Student Success is currently seeking an Associate Vice President for Student Well-being to envision and implement a holistic approach to student health and wellness. The selected leader will join a student-centered team and will be the primary point person to focus on campus-wide student wellbeing.

The leader will be responsible for creating a vision to lead related-health and wellness units and initiatives for students. This role will work closely with the Vice President for Student Success, the Dean of Students, the Assistant/Associate Vice Presidents, and the College Deans to provide strategic direction and manage several health and wellness units (including Campus Recreation, Counseling Center, VIP, Disability Resource Center, TRACS Center & POWER among others). This position will report to the Vice President for Student Success and will serve as a member of the Vice President's senior leadership team. The Associate Vice President will be a key participant in developing Student Success unit strategies.

Primary responsibilities include: collaborating with key leadership and colleagues to plan; forecast, and implement initiatives and plans attendant to health and wellness; develop and manage university-wide co-curricular and extra-curricular health and wellness services and initiatives; administer and act as a liaison of university rules, procedures, and policies; supervision and budget management of several critical units; and work with a set of colleagues to integrate student services across multiple fronts.

The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success.

We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience

At least 7 years experience managing student health-related programs and Terminal degree.

Deadline to Apply 07/12/2024 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.