Executive Director of Student Health & Medical Director

Executive Director of Student Health & Medical Director

The University of South Carolina is seeking a physician leader to serve as Executive Director of Student Health & Medical Director. The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational oversight to ensure high‑quality, student‑centered healthcare across primary care, women’s health, sports medicine, allergy and immunization, pharmacy, laboratory, and student insurance services. Reporting to the Chief Health Officer & Associate Vice President of Student Health and Well-Being, the Executive Director champions best practices in college health and advances an integrated, comprehensive model of care.

• Provide strategic, mission‑aligned leadership for Student Health Services, including long‑range planning and oversight of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Build strong campus and community partnerships to ensure health services support student development, academic achievement, and student success.
• Collaborate with Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) to coordinate care delivery.
• Represent Student Health Services on university committees and serve as a key member of the Student Health and Well‑Being executive leadership team.

• Review and monitor policies, procedures and services to determine outcomes, promote continuity of care and ensure programs reflect a multi‑disciplinary approach.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and committees; supervise senior leaders and develop staff.
• Oversee and maintain a strong quality improvement program to include outcomes monitoring, accreditation standards, and site‑visit readiness.

• Provide direct clinical care; supervise and mentor medical staff; ensure integration and coordination of services in a safe environment.
• Oversee peer review, continuing education, credentialing, and privileging for medical staff.
• Promote evidence‑based practices, wellness initiatives, and prevention strategies with Healthy Carolina and Campus Recreation.

• Serve as the university’s public health authority and advisor in collaboration with the Chief Health Officer and Emergency Management Team.
• Advise on emergency preparedness, risk management, and response protocols.
• Develop procedures for critical incidents and support faculty, staff, and students through those incidents.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of residency training and at least 8 years of job‑related experience, including some prior management experience.

• Board certification in a relevant specialty; unrestricted DEA certification.
• Licensed or license‑eligible for medical practice in South Carolina.

• At least 8 years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management.
• Experience as a medical director or executive leader in college health.
• Board certified Primary care physician.
• Proven success in implementing quality initiatives and advancing organizational outcomes.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, including oversight of diverse clinical and administrative teams.
• Familiarity with student insurance programs and integrated health service delivery.
• Experience with accreditation processes and quality improvement.

• Knowledge of standards associated with College Health.
• Excellent diagnostic, treatment, and management of adolescent illness and prevention strategies.
• Data‑informed decision making and best practice implementation.
• Budgeting and data analysis for efficient operations.
• Effective communication with patients, staff, parents, and university administrators.
• Collaboration with other professionals to set and achieve goals.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Holidays (including extended December holiday)

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Applications may be submitted only through March 7, 2026.