Director of Health Services

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Department of Health Services in alignment with the mission of ERAU and the Division of Student Affairs.  
• Establish departmental priorities, goals, and performance metrics that support access, quality, efficiency, and student well-being.  
• Lead comprehensive budget planning and fiscal oversight, including revenue generation, expense management, and long-range financial sustainability.  
• Oversee facility operations and infrastructure, including clinic space, security, workflows, onboarding, technology systems, electronic health records, and software platforms.  
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a multi-disciplinary clinical and administrative team, including medical providers, nursing staff, medical billing, and health insurance compliance personnel.  
• Provide oversight of contracted healthcare employees, ensuring accountability, quality, and service alignment with institutional needs.  
• Prepare and present regular utilization, financial, compliance, and assessment reports for divisional and university leadership.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and student-centered clinical care in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, state licensing requirements, and institutional policies.  
• Maintain appropriate professional licensure and credentials (if applicable); ensure credentialing, privileging, and continuing education compliance for all clinical staff.  
• Lead quality assurance, peer review, and continuous improvement initiatives to promote clinical excellence and patient safety.  
• Stay current on emerging trends in college health, public health guidance, and best practices to proactively adapt services.
• Experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certification process is preferred but not required. Candidates without this background must demonstrate a readiness to engage in professional development opportunities to support the unique health and regulatory needs of our aviation programs.  
• Provide leadership and guidance to the ERAU Flight Department and flight students regarding FAA medical certification and ongoing medical eligibility.  
• Coordinate directly with flight students on issues associated with FAA medical certification, including initial medical applications, deferrals, and medical eligibility concerns.  
• Provide guidance to students on FAA medical certification and special issuance procedures, and support navigation of the FAA medical review process when additional documentation or follow-up is required.  
• Maintain expert knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and their implications for student health and flight eligibility.  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to flight leadership, supporting time-sensitive and operational needs, including communication outside traditional business hours when required.  
• Collaborate proactively to mitigate risk and support student progression in aviation programs.
• Serve as essential personnel during campus emergencies, public health events, and crisis response efforts as designated by the Dean of Students.

• Act as a campus public health leader in coordination with local and county health officials, leading responses to communicable disease outbreaks and emerging health threats.  
• Serve on the Campus Assessment Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team, contributing clinical expertise to student support and intervention efforts.  
• Represent the Division of Student Affairs on university committees, task forces, and professional organizations.  
• Support divisional initiatives, special projects, and institutional priorities as assigned.  
• Other duties as assigned.  A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in student health services, public health, or a related field, combined with demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
* Preferred:
* Prior experience in University Health Services, Healthcare Management, Leadership, Administration or Nursing  Hold current and valid Nursing licensing to practice nursing in the state of Florida. (not required)
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