Director of Student Wellness - Carle Illinois College of Medicine

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Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, the Director of Student Wellness is responsible for wellness-related counseling and programming for Carle Illinois College of Medicine students. Duties & Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Director of Student Wellness is to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of students enrolled in Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CIMED) with the goal of helping them flourish.
  
  

Counseling

• Provide initial clinical assessments and counseling for individuals
• May provide group counseling
• Provide emergency triage services - limited to weekday hours when incumbent is available
• Programs and Events
• Develop, promote, and implement health, resilience, and wellness programs, seminars, and events
• Work with students and oversee weekly THRIVE events
• Collaborate with students on the annual Wellness Retreat
• Act as adviser and mentor for any wellness-related student groups
• Administrative
• Develop and monitor budget for wellness initiatives
• Program evaluation and improvement
• Serve as college liaison to other wellness-related units on campus such as McKinley Health Center and the Counseling Center
• Other
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
  
  

Champion positive inter-professional relationship bridging the college’s private/public organization and missions.

Physical Demands

• Sitting : Frequently
• Talking : Frequently
• Hearing : Frequently
  
  

Specialty Factors

Bachelor’s degree.

A total of two (2) years (24 months) in education, training and/or work experience in program planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or closely related field
• Licensed or license-eligible in respective field
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be willing to learn the medical school timeline, expectations, and stress points in order to properly assist students.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills that incorporate tact and diplomacy, as well as the ability to cultivate relationship.
• Skills and abilities to work cooperatively with all constituencies in a unique environment of engineering-based medical education in the context of the Carle and Illinois private/public relationship
• Expert knowledge of health, resilience, and wellness
• Dedication to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Commitment to “human flourishing”
• Good analytic and computer skills; critical thinking
• Strong teaching and presentation skills
• Creative thinking
• Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative and complete projects with little or no supervision
• Knowledge of student privacy regulations (FERPA) and of HIPAA
  
  

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/16/2024. Salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available to begin this position or continue in this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday July 12, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@illinois. edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1023222

Job Category: Administrative

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