Job Description

Requisition Number: 20190493

Appointment Type: Staff - Career

Personnel Program: MSP

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Percentage of Time: 100

Organizational Area: Academic Affairs: Student Affairs - Student Affairs & Services

Location: Oakland, CA

Posting Salary: $106,000 - $124,000 commensurate with experience

Position Summary:
Student Affairs provides strategic leadership and advice in the development and implementation of systemwide policy and practice related to freshman and transfer admissions, undergraduate and graduate campus life, and student financial support.

As a department in the Division of Academic Affairs, we seek to create and maintain a productive, diverse, equitable and inclusive community. We are committed to the University of California's academic mission and to our core values: integrity in what we do, respect for one another, accountability for and effective use of our public resources, and excellence in our service to the University and to the State.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Director - Student Mental Health and Well-Being serves as the systemwide resource for best practices, regulatory and statutory requirements, licensing requirements and accreditation standards in the area of student mental health policy and practice. The Director utilizes advanced, specialized expertise to manage a diverse portfolio of systemwide research, planning, development, and training programs and initiatives to address student health and well-being at three levels: Tier I) Access to direct services and urgent care needs, Tier II) Targeted interventions and outreach to vulnerable populations, and Tier III) Development of healthier learning environments/stigma reduction. The Director operates in a highly visible, politically sensitive, legally complex and evolving arena to resolve complex policy issues, and deals with highly sensitive student and campus records and information. The Director collaborates with leaders and stakeholders in UC Health, Risk Services, and State and Federal Governmental Relations to respond to key initiatives related to student health and well-being. The Director collaborates with UC campuses and other education sectors to develop and improve the policy framework for student mental health, and the processes, procedures, and services that advance student success. Supervises professional and student intern staff in the provisioning of stakeholder services.

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Special Conditions of Employment:
Travel
Travel outside of normal business hours

Other Special Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this critical position.

Duties


Job Requirements
PhD in related field and 3-5 years of increasingly responsible work experience in clinical/ counseling psychology, social work, sociology, health education, or closely related field.

Advanced knowledge in student mental health clinical care, outreach, prevention, early intervention, and management of sensitive information and data.

Demonstrated ability to focus on key issues, research, gather and integrate information and participate with others across organizational lines (UC campuses and non-UC entities/agencies) in developing a wide range of qualified resources and data as the basis for formulating recommendations.

Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations (race/ ethnicity/ gender/ sexual orientation/ nationality/ ability status/ SES/ etc.). Sensitive to cultural differences and implications for health care.

Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of performance for staff and the actions to improve performance.

Advanced skills in all levels of project management. Proven track record supporting policy development and implementation that effectively furthers an institution's goals.

Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative and innovative in solving problems and issues. Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Advanced training in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting.

Excellent oral communication skills which demonstrate the ability to effectively convey and explain information and tactfully deal with diverse populations, situations, and ideas. Strong oral communication skills to communicate with senior management, and lead and direct subordinates.

Excellent written communication skills which demonstrate the ability to draft clear, concise specifications, documentation, analytical reports; editing and proofreading training and resource materials.

Knowledge of principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Experience managing social media, web-based applications, and various electronic media formats.

Moderate to advanced knowledge of University-specific computer application programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Cascade.
Required

Experience in sponsored project post-award grant administration.
Preferred


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1764062

About us
The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the corporate headquarters to the ten campuses, five medical centers and three Department of Energy National Labs and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.





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