About San Francisco Bay University

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Senior Director of Wellness. SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.

 

At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. 

 

We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan.

 

Position Overview:

The Senior Director for Wellness provides leadership for student services that foster a holistic view of health and wellness on campus (e.g., mental, physical, nutritional, financial, and spiritual). The Senior Director will play a foundational role in enhancing student success by working with the campus and surrounding community to bring a sense of vision and cohesion to wellness at SFBU. The ideal candidate will have a sharp focus on student needs and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop a campus wellness center, including the program structure and services, mental health services/ resources, that meet external compliance and regulatory standards.

  • Provides individual and group therapy to students in a higher education setting.

  • Develop and oversee SFBU’s behavioral consultation team to identify and support community members experiencing mental health crises. Lead “after action” debrief to inform continuous improvement in resources and approach to mental health and other health-related crises.

  • Plan and develop wellness programs that extend beyond behavioral health, including services that enhance physical, nutritional, financial, and spiritual wellness. 

  • Create a vision to support the development of a comprehensive wellness program that supports the unique needs of SFBU’s community and the university’s strategic plan.

  • Provide strategic and decisive leadership through the development and implementation of short- and long- range plans.

  • Align the roles and responsibilities of Wellness Counselors with academic advisors and other student support counselors to provide coordinated and meaningful support to students.

  • Develop, implement, and oversee budget and staffing plans to support SFBU’s wellness vision in alignment with broader university goals and priorities.

  • Develop criteria for and implement outcomes-based assessment tools using best practices and available technology.

  • Build community collaborations that benefit SFBU and its constituents in the surrounding area.

  • Service as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team.

  • Serve as a visible university leader and resource on all aspects of wellness.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in one or more areas relevant to student health such as public or community health, mental health, medical services, or a related field.

  • At least three years of experience in a higher education wellness program, or health care management position.

  • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education, health care management, or similar setting that demonstrates preparedness for the high-level administrative responsibilities of the role.

  • Licensed or licensed-eligible as a mental health therapist (e.g., LPCC, MFT) or psychologist.

  • Familiarity with NABITA frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A terminal degree (Ed.D., Ph.D., J.D., PsyD., etc. in a related field) and experience including medical and mental health services is desirable.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated success in developing and leading a campus-wide, holistic wellness program that serves the needs of a diverse student community.

  • Demonstrated experience in administrative management, including budget oversight, staff supervision, and participation on a university-wide leadership team.

  • Proven capability as a thoughtful, empathic, and decisive leader

  • Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, develop and support staff, particularly through large scale change in a dynamic environment.

  • A demonstrated commitment to enhancing the professional development of staff. 

  • A demonstrated commitment to clarity and accountability.

  • A demonstrated track record of advancing diversity and enhancing inclusiveness; an ability to bring groups and individuals to common ground across lines of difference.

  • A deep understanding of the connection between health & wellness and student success.

  • Skill in planning and leading strategic initiatives.

  • Skill in developing policies and procedures.

  • Skills in interpersonal, written, and oral communication.

  • Ability to adopt an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and take ownership of SFBU’s growth.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Physical demands include lifting limits, bending, sitting for extended periods of time.

  •  Job duties typically performed in an office environment.

 

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. 

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:  SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.  SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.