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Brandeis University seeks an accomplished, strategic, and student-centered leader to serve as Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Health & Wellness. This leadership role provides vision, oversight, and operational leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of student health and wellness services that are central to student success, belonging, and retention.
Job Responsibility:
Provide executive-level leadership and oversight for all student health and wellness units, including budgeting, staffing, talent development, succession planning, and program assessment
Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts, public health guidance, and institutional student retention and success initiatives
Ensure high-quality, accessible, and inclusive services that meet the evolving needs of a diverse student population
Lead marketing, outreach, and coordination efforts across campus and with faculty, alumni, and external partners
Collaborate closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to shape and advance a cohesive vision for student health, wellness, and success
Provide creative, results-focused leadership that centers student development, persistence, and well-being across all stages of the student lifecycle
Serve on institutional committees and policy- and decision-making bodies
Contribute to university-wide planning, policy development, and crisis response efforts related to student health and wellness
Design and implement strategies and tools to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and organizational effectiveness
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Oversee the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual reports on services, outcomes, and key metrics
Use data to inform strategic decisions, demonstrate impact, and support continuous improvement
Requirements:
Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in higher education, college student personnel, public health, counseling, social work, or a related field
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in higher education or a complex organizational setting
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets and complex operations
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to embed these principles into strategy, services, and organizational culture
Nice to have:
Experience overseeing student health, counseling, wellness, prevention, or advocacy services in a college or university setting
Proven ability to collaborate across divisions and influence at the senior leadership level
Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills