Student Health Manager (PA)

About the role

The Student Health Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating student health services through a holistic and evidence-based approach that fosters physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The Manager develops and implements health programs, provides direct care and referrals, ensures regulatory compliance, supports health education, and collaborates with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to promote and sustain a healthy campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and evaluates student health and wellness programs.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures related to student health services.
• Conducts health screenings, physical assessments, and maintain student health records.
• Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA).
• Assesses, implements, evaluates, and revises evidence-based strategies to support student wellness.
• Provides health services within the scope of nursing practice based on College Health Nursing Standards.
• Collaborates with contracted physicians, specialists, and external health providers.
• Maintains and monitors secure electronic student health records using PyraMED.
• Administers first aid, over-the-counter medications, and manages inventory and medical supplies.
• Affords students health insurance through NY State of Health.
• Trains campus personnel in health screening techniques, emergency responses, and health protocols.
• Serves as a liaison to healthcare providers, community agencies, and college departments.
• Serves as the point of contact for students, faculty, and staff regarding health concerns.
• Refers students to appropriate resources for alcohol/drug addiction and other wellness-related concerns.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Counseling, Director of Housing and Residence Life, and the Senior Director, Center for student Well-Being on substance use education and prevention.
• Reviews the annual budget expenditures related to health services with the Senior Director, Center for Student Well-Being.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional, support, and student staff.
• Uses electronic health data to compile clinical activity reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures appropriate medication storage and accurate health documentation.
• Advocates for institutional policies that support student health and wellness.
• Develops and promotes health education campaigns, prevention programs, and awareness events.
• Represents the College on committees and task forces addressing student health and wellness.
• Provides medical absence notifications to faculty for hospitalized students as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective college health strategies and nursing practices.
• Remains active in professional organizations such as the American College Health Association (ACHA), NYS College Health Association (NYSCHA), and others.
• Attends professional development events and incorporates best practices into service delivery.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in Registered Nursing is required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, health promotion or public health (or related field) is preferred.
• Certification in Adult CPR/AED/First Aid required.
• Two years of experience in college or community health preferred.
• Experience in health promotion and wellness programming preferred.
• Understanding of public health laws and college health program requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, NYS immunization laws) required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and assess programs based on student needs and data.
• Certitude with electronic health records systems (e.g., PyraMED) preferred.

Skills and Requirements

• New York State Licensed Registered Nurse required.
• Two years of experience in college or community health preferred.
• Experience in health promotion and wellness programming preferred.
• Understanding of public health laws and college health program requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, NYS immunization laws) required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and assess programs based on student needs and data.
• Certitude with electronic health records systems (e.g., PyraMED) preferred.

Benefits and Salary Range

• Competitive starting salary in the range of $60,103 - $63,108 and is commensurate with qualifications.
• A flexible work schedule is available upon successful completion of training.
• This position follows a hybrid model, with a combination of on-site and remote work.
• NYS retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS.
• Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law.