Director of Health Services

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Department of Health Services in alignment with university mission.
• Oversee budget planning, fiscal oversight, and long-range financial sustainability for the clinic.
• Supervise and mentor a multi-disciplinary clinical and administrative team, including medical providers and nursing staff.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Lead health promotion, prevention, and wellness initiatives tailored to a diverse student population.
• Partner with campus units such as Athletics, ROTC, and Flight to ensure student readiness and coordinated care.
• Support aviation medical compliance by providing guidance on FAA medical certification processes.
• Serve as a campus public health leader during emergencies and communicable disease outbreaks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in student health services, public health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated healthcare leadership experience in a clinical or administrative setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards including HIPAA, FERPA, and OSHA.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary clinical teams and complex operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in University Health Services, Healthcare Management, or Nursing.
• Current and valid Nursing licensure to practice in the state of Florida.
• Experience or familiarity with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certification process.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree for the employee.
• Discounted tuition rates for spouses and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement contributions including a 6% base contribution and a 4% matching contribution.
• Generous time off, including 9+ paid holidays and significant leave between Christmas and New Year's.
• Personal leave allotment (18 days for exempt full-time employees in the first year).

About the Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's leading aviation and aerospace university. We are dedicated to advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, and next-generation engineering, preparing the next generation of leaders to shape the future of aerospace and STEM.