Dean of Health and Wellness
Grinnell College
Education-Teaching/Admin | Full Time | Onsite | Grinnell
Posted: 3/11/25
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead an amazing team whose focus is on the wellbeing of a great liberal arts campus? Grinnell College is looking for you to become our next Dean of Health and Wellness. Due to a retirement, the college is looking for a candidate to build upon the excellent work of the previous Dean and sustain the vision for student health and wellness on campus. They will provide overall direction for an integrated health and wellness center which includes mental health counseling, health services, tele-psychiatry, and wellness promotion. Reporting to the Associate VP of Student Affairs, this role will work cross-functionally and divisionally to advance goals and initiatives that contribute to student wellbeing.
Deadline to Apply 4/14/25
Address
733 Broad St, 0217
Essential Job Functions
Key Responsibilities
• Create and sustain health and wellness vision
• Provide overall direction to an integrated student health and wellness operation
• Serve as a senior leader within the division of Student Affairs representing the department on committees
• Oversee and implement policies and procedures to govern medical and mental health care
• Provide direct supervision of Student Health and Wellness leadership
• Provide occasional direct clinical care for students in emergent or triage situations; consult in an on-call capacity for deans on call.
Education
Doctoral degree or equivalent in Counseling psychology or a related field
Other Formal Training
Licensed mental health practitioner or the like
Experience
7 years or more of professional experience which may include internship
Benefits
Health, Dental, Life, Paid time off, STD, LTD
About the Company
About Grinnell College
Since its founding in 1846, Grinnell has become one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, enrolling 1,700 students from all 50 states and from as many international countries. Grinnell's rigorous academic program emphasizes excellence in education for students in the liberal arts; the college offers the B.A. degree in a range of departments across the humanities, arts, sciences, and social studies. Grinnell has a strong tradition of social responsibility and action, and self-governance and personal responsibility are key components of campus life. More information about Grinnell College is available at www.grinnell.edu.
Travel Required
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
DaNaye VanDeKrol