Director of Student Health Services

Job Description:

Director of Student Health Services

Description

Working Title: Director of Student Health Services

Department Name: Student Health Services

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator III

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $15,936 - $23,904 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $18,500 - $20,000 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin Thursday, May 7, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

About the Department/Position:

At CSUDH, we are proud of the many services we have on campus that are dedicated to our students’ well-being. The CSUDH Health & Well-Being cluster takes a holistic approach to care and offers a variety of resources to the CSUDH community to help students thrive while they pursue their academic success.

Under the administrative direction of the Associate Vice President of Health & Well-Being, the Director of Student Health Services is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of the student health center. This position serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the university. This level of administrative decision-making is carried out with a high degree of independence and requires the ability to make complex analyses of issues and determine solutions to multi-faceted problems. The Incumbent is responsible for the oversight of medical care for, and treatment to students; supervising and evaluating clinical practitioners; coordinating and directing clinic operations; and serving as a member of the management team in developing and recommending policies, procedures and programs for overall student health services, as well as the division of Student Affairs.

Student Health Services is a part of an integrated wellness cluster. This position actively engages and works closely with the Health & Well-Being Directors to develop, evaluate, recommend, and implement comprehensive medical and behavioral health initiatives that reduce barriers and incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion. This position has a direct reporting line to the Associate Vice President of Health & Well-Being.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, directs and evaluates, directly or indirectly, work performance of staff physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and radiologic technologist, pharmacist, clinical laboratory scientists (e.g., lab techs) and various administrative staff (i.e., medical records clerk and assistant to director).
• Oversees the Medical Records and Appointment Services to integrate policies and procedures, clarify scheduling concerns, and provide consultation on issues impacting clinical services.
• Oversees Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities and programs, including clinical and administrative dimensions of accreditation.
• Serves as principal advisor to the AVP of Health & Well-Being in rendering professional expertise relative to university health issues.
• Provides primary health care within the scope of their license for students on an appointment and wall-in basis, potentially including clinical interview, physical diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, management of health and illness needs, and health education.
• Provides clinical consultation to ancillary services, including serving as the physician-designated director of the laboratory and radiology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (8+) years of related professional experience and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Three years of experience as a physician in direct patient care. Demonstrated experience in primary health care leadership and administration.
• Current possession of DEA number for prescribing providers. Current possession of appropriate CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the functions of a student health services program, including its relationship to other programs in the University.
• Thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement practice. Knowledge of accreditation standards, medical laws and medical ethics.
• Ability to define and maintain high clinical and administrative standards of primary health care practice, assess quality of care, and oversee the writing/institutionalization of policies, procedures, protocols and strategies in a university health care setting.
• Ability to provide leadership to clinical and administrative staff, including ability to motivate, supervise and evaluate work performance.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct clinical and administrative operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to required experience: At least 2 years of increasingly responsible clinical experience at an outpatient ambulatory care clinic, college health center, Emergency Room facility, or community health center or similar non-profit.
• Familiarity with computer technology and medical information technology in particular.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services). Coordinate on-site implementation of SB 24 legally mandated medical abortion services.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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Advertised: Apr 07 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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