Associate Director for Clinical Operations, Student Health Services

Associate Director for Clinical Operations, Student Health Services

The
Opportunity
Oberlin College and
Conservatory – a
top-ranking liberal arts college and world class conservatory of music in Ohio – is seeking an experienced advanced
practice registered
nurse (APRN) to serve as its inaugural Associate Director of Clinical Operations in Student Health Services (SHS).
Reporting to the Director
of SHS, the Associate Director assists in managing the daily operations of Student Health, a role which
includes clinical, outreach, and
office functions. Under the Director’s supervision, the Associate Director supports the coordination of
overall operations and provides
advanced clinical oversight and direct patient care, ensuring services align with best practice standards,
ethical guidelines, and
legal/regulatory requirements. The incumbent will foster a welcoming, student-centered, supportive atmosphere at
Student Health for the
delivery of advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for Oberlin’s students in need of medical care and
support. Oberlin
enrolls just under 3,000 students, a large portion of whom used Student Health for approximately 2,500 appointments over
the last academic
year. Competitive candidates will have direct experience as an advanced practice provider in an active outpatient clinical
setting; a
Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing; significant administrative talent; a demonstrated commitment to ensuring the provision of
high-quality, equitable, and accessible services that meet the needs of a diverse population; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills; and demonstrated knowledge and skill in applying forward thinking and innovative approaches and best practices. A
collaborative approach, attitude, and practice are essential for success both within SHS and between SHS and Oberlin’s Counseling and
Psychological Services for students, as well as with other campus partners and stakeholders.

About Student Health and Wellbeing
& SHS
At Oberlin College and Conservatory, Student Health and
Wellbeing is the primary source for health, wellness, and alcohol and drug-related health education, prevention, and harm-reduction
services for students. Led by Assistant Vice President Andrew Oni, Student Health and
Wellbeing is comprised of Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Health Promotion and Prevention Services. Each
of the units has a director; and now there will be Associate Directors of Clinical Operations in both Student Health and CAPS. Each of those
Associate Directors reports to the Director of their unit and holds responsibility for clinical administration and daily operations,
coordination of services, and alignment of functions with mission, best practices and standards, and professional, ethical, and legal
requirements.

This position combines administrative duties (30%), advanced clinical practice as a provider (40%), case management
(10%), health promotion and campus outreach (10%), and interdisciplinary collaboration (10%). The position integrates key elements of
student healthcare that interconnect with CAPS clinicians, Health Promotion and Prevention staff and programs, Student Affairs colleagues,
and off-campus providers. With the parallel Associate Director in CAPS, this position shares responsibility for serving a diverse student
population and supporting students’ access to inclusive and culturally relevant clinical care.

Responsibilities and Essential
Job
Functions
The Associate Director will:

• Assist the Director in operational workflows and administrative logistics of SHS.
  
• Oversee the management of Medicat (EHR) for clinical documentation and data management.
• Serve as a consultant to
  faculty,
  staff, students, and parents on clinical health matters.
• Assist the Director with the development of policies and
  procedures in
  adherence to accreditation standards, policies, and local, state, and federal regulations and licensing requirements.
  
• Assist in
  establishing departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, assessment practices, and strategic plans for
  services.
• Support
  the Director in coordination, consultation, and logistical coordination for crisis/liaison services.
  
• Assist with public health
  surveillance and outbreak response.
• Support and participates in quality improvement
  initiatives.
• Provide direct patient
  care, including comprehensive health assessments (history, physical examination, and
  diagnostic evaluation), diagnosis and management of
  acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of practice, and treatment of
  illnesses, injuries, and ongoing health concerns.
  
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, etc.).
  
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic
  interventions in accordance with Ohio APRN licensure and prescriptive
  authority.
• Maintain an appropriate independent or
  collaborative clinical caseload.
• Perform minor procedures within
  scope of practice.
• Lead coordination of care for students
  with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
  
• Develop and manages individualized care plans in collaboration with
  interdisciplinary providers.
• Serve as a
  primary clinical liaison with off-campus providers and specialists.
• Lead
  collaborative efforts with the Office of Health
  Promotion by integrating individual health education with
  campus wide initiatives that
  foster a culture of wellbeing, inclusivity, and
  prevention.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician
  assistants, mental health clinicians, and
  
  campus partners.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to staff and campus
  stakeholders.
• Perform other
  related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

• A Master’s or doctoral
  degree in nursing
  
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in good standing in the State of Ohio
• National
  Board
  Certification in an APRN specialty (e.g., FNP, ANP, WHNP)
• Valid Ohio Certificate to Prescribe (CTP) and DEA licensure (or
  eligibility
• Certification in BLS/CPR (required); ACLS and/or public health or case management certifications preferred
  
• Two
  to five years of advanced clinical practice experience; college health, primary care, or community health settings strongly
  preferred
  
• Advanced clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and ability to work
  independently and
  collaboratively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information obtained during care/treatment, in
  accordance with
  professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Educational Rights
  and Privacy Act), and
  state regulations
• Demonstrated ability to model cultural competence, and experience working with students
  from underrepresented and
  marginalized backgrounds, including students of color and first-generation, low-income, LGBTQ+, and international
  students
• A
  collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues

Preferred

• Data
  analysis and assessment skills
  
• A self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals
• Excellent
  oral and written communication skills
  
• A sense of humor is helpful and appreciated
• Experience or interest in
  college health and supporting student
  wellbeing

Diversity Statement
Oberlin College is committed to the creation and
nurturing of a diverse community of
individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and
the inclusion of all members of the
community including those that experience discrimination or under-representation. This is a core value
of the organization as we strive for
a culturally diverse student body, faculty, and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of the
nation and our world and bring unique
strengths and abilities, which contribute to our institution.

About Oberlin College and
Conservatory
Founded in 1833,
Oberlin College and Conservatory, an independent coeducational institution, holds a distinguished place
among American colleges and
universities. Oberlin was the first college to grant undergraduate degrees to women in a coeducational program
and, historically, was a
leader in the education of African Americans. The Oberlin community is known for its academic and musical
excellence and its commitment to
social engagement and diversity.

Oberlin’s College of Arts and Sciences offers a rich and balanced
curriculum in the humanities,
social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics and offers the perfect confluence of the theoretical and
the hands-on. Enrolling over
2,300 students across 44 majors, the College of Arts and Sciences boasts an impressive student-to-faculty ratio
of 11:1. In the
Conservatory, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, over 500 young musicians from nearly every state across
the U.S. and
dozens of countries receive world-class training from an outstanding faculty of artist-teachers; more than 200 of these
students pursue a
double degree.

Within this vibrant campus community, students have the opportunity to get involved in over 175
student clubs and
organizations, 21 varsity sports teams, engaging research opportunities, and robust community-based learning courses, and
over 75% of
students study abroad or away. Within its scenic 440-acre campus (including a 22-acre nature preserve), Oberlin’s facilities are
unsurpassed
by any school its size. The college has one of the nation’s most extensive college library collections; one of the finest
college art
museums in the country; and first-rate facilities in music, theater arts, the natural sciences, computing, and physical
education. Visit https://www.oberlin.edu/about-oberlin to learn more.

Application
Process
Oberlin
has partnered with Keeling & Associates (K&A) in this search process. Interested applicants must send a
resume, preferably in PDF format, to
recruiting@keelingassociates.co
m. The subject line of the email should read “Oberlin—Associate Director.” Applications will be reviewed immediately, and all materials
received by August 15th, 2026, will receive full consideration; the review process will continue until the position is filled. Please
address all confidential inquiries and nominations to Jennifer S. Dickson at dickson@keelingassociates.com.

Oberlin College & Conservatory is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an institutional environment free from
discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or
veteran status, sexual orientation, family relationship to an employee of Oberlin College & Conservatory, and gender identity and
expression.

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