Job location: JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-07-12
Req: R613
Located along Florida’s I-4 High Tech Corridor, Florida Poly opened its doors in August 2014 as the state’s 12th university and the only one dedicated to core subjects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM education). The non-traditional academic environment focuses on applied learning, specifically in technology and engineering. Small class sizes give faculty the opportunity to work closely with high-caliber students, and the most advanced technology, including a Supercomputer, 3D printing lab, media lab and nanotechnology lab, sets Florida Poly apart from other state universities. Florida Poly’s innovative approach to higher education allows students to learn strong fundamentals within a traditional university department structure, while giving them opportunities to apply their learning through research and projects in emerging high-tech concentrations like Cyber Security, Big Data Analytics, Machine Intelligence and more. The University partners closely with industry leading firms, and faculty members are rewarded for more than just publishing. Industry involvement, problem solving, and the commercialization of technology and research through start-ups and small businesses are encouraged.
Job Title
Associate Director, Campus Wellness Management
Job Description Summary
Florida’s only public university exclusively teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as the Associate Director, Campus Wellness Management, in Student Support Services .
Florida Polytechnic University opened its doors in 2014 to educate the next generation of high-tech business leaders in the STEM fields. The University emphasizes project-based learning and grounds its classes in real-world application. It was granted regional accreditation in 2017 by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Florida Poly’s innovative approach to higher education allows students to learn strong fundamentals within a traditional university department structure, while giving them opportunities to apply their learning through research and projects in emerging high-tech concentrations like Cyber Security, Big Data Analytics, Machine Intelligence and more.
Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University’s modern campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small-town comfort with big-city culture. Florida’s High Tech Corridor is home to 11,000 high-tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college. Lakeland is just a 45-minute drive from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving performing arts centers.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Associate Director, Campus Wellness Management is a case management/crisis intervention position that works closely with the University community and leads the Campus CARE team. This position functions in a case manager capacity and will serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff who express concerns regarding students; will utilize non-clinical student consultation and case management strategies to improve the level of behavioral functioning for students of concern. This position will be a first point of contact to assess student behavior situation and ensure that students are connected with resources in a timely manner and will support students who return to campus after a critical experience. This position also manages the campus immunization records and campus nursing services and serves as essential personnel who provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.
This position will work closely with Admissions, the Success Coach Team, the Student Development Team and the Title IX Coordinator.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Serves as Chair of the Behavior Consultation Assessment Team (CARE), and identifies and assists students that are in need of services.
· Serves as Case Manager providing direct and referral services to students identified by the University community as in need of special assistance on an as needed basis.
· Coordinates and assists students with University policies and procedures when returning to campus after hospitalization or from post discharge aftercare.
· Maintains a system of follow up for students who have been referred to campus or community resources.
· Maintains contracts and relationships with off campus care providers, including nursing and counseling services.
· Assist students who are seeking medical withdrawal.
· Communicates with parents/guardians, families or designated emergency contacts as appropriate.
· Respond to walk-ins and phone calls related to students in distress by providing one-on-one consultation with students seeking guidance and resolving educational and personal challenges.
· Coordinates healthy lifestyle training for students, as well as peer education groups.
· Coordinates at-risk training to university staff and faculty and works collaboratively with various departments on creating educational programming workshops and events.
· Assists in University retention initiatives.
· Manage campus immunizations.
· Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Experience developing and maintaining case management files.
· Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty/staff, parents; demonstrated ability in managing difficult and complex situations involving students.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Current knowledge of principles/practices in student development, multicultural competence, and case management.
· Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
· Ability to work cooperatively with others within a multidisciplinary team environment; evidence of effective collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
· Experience in similar position with on-call intervention duties.
· Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, psychology, social work or a related field
- Demonstrated computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating training and presentations to students, staff, or faculty
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eight plus years of relevant experience in higher education primarily working with student populations
- Knowledge of crisis management, risk management and violence prevention strategies and how to apply them in a university setting
- Working knowledge of Maxient software
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- This position requires a criminal background check.
- This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required.
TARGET HIRING SALARY: $60,570 - $63,740, commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS: All Applicants are required to submit the following in PDF format:
- Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae
- List of at least 3 professional references (names and contact information)
Special Instructions Regarding Attachments:
Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.
An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.