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Interim Director of Student Health & Wellness Services

Position Number: 7146502
Location: Kentfield, CA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Interim Director of Student Health & Wellness Services

Salary: $139,560.00 - $177,564.00 Annually
Closing Date:
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

Description

INTERIM POSITION: Up-to-One-Year AssignmentAnticipated Start Date: Fall Semester 2026Priority Screening Date: May 31, 2026To Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/collegeofmarin
SELECTION PROCESS

Please be sure to review the Required Application Documents section below to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after the priority date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled.
The initial screening will begin after the priority date, and applicants will be notified of their status, either way, thereafter. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted separately to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee.
This position performs its duties on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel or relocation at this time.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under administrative direction, the Interim Director of Student Health and Wellness Services provides clinical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for comprehensive student health and mental health services; ensures compliance with Title 5, California Education Code 76401, HIPAA, and public health requirements; coordinates campus emergency health response; manages budgets, contracts, and external partnerships; coordinates licensed health professionals and support staff; and advances equity-minded, trauma-informed health services that promote student retention, persistence, and academic success.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Student Health and Wellness Services is a management-level position responsible for the oversight, implementation, management and evaluation of student health and wellness programs. This position is distinguished from other directors by the incumbent's responsibility for and oversight of health services and related initiatives, supervision of classified professionals and/or support staff, and management of daily department operations. This position is further distinguished by the scope of health and wellness services, external compliance requirements, and coordination with licensed health professionals.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2025 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latinx (36% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. Our high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by its faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2025, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (20%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (6%), White (52%), and Multi-racial (4%) employees.
College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
Please see the Required Application Documents section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Provide leadership and oversight of student health and wellness services, including the coordination of physical and mental health programs and activities; integrate physical and mental health services within the broader Student Services framework to enhance holistic student support.
Plan, implement, and evaluate short- and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives for assigned programs; develop, implement, monitor, and manage annual program plans and budgets; review, assess, and evaluate program effectiveness; recommend and implement plans for improvement.
Supervise and coordinate daily operations of assigned programs, including oversight of support staff; interpret and administer District and College policies as they relate to assigned programs and student-centered services.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and all District, State, and federal reporting requirements; oversee the electronic health record (EHR) system; ensure timely MIS submissions and mandated reporting.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including Education Code 76401, Title 5 76355, HIPAA, Title IX intersections, and communicable disease response protocols; support compliance with student and employee immunization and TB risk assessment requirements in accordance with Education Code and state health regulations.
Ensure compliance with Title 5 health fee expenditure restrictions; monitor allowable uses of student health fees; coordinate fee waivers in accordance with Education Code; and collaborate with advisory bodies regarding annual health fee reporting and recommendations.
Oversee compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), including state and federal laboratory registration, waived test oversight, quality control procedures, and coordination with the designated laboratory director.
Ensure compliance with California electronic prescribing mandates, including monitoring exemption eligibility and coordinating with licensed providers to maintain regulatory adherence.
Oversee hazardous/biomedical waste management and ensure equipment calibration per manufacturer guidelines; maintain provider identifiers (e.g., NPI) and ensure compliance with electronic prescribing standards where applicable.
Perform clinical care in accordance with licensed scope of practice; and assist with District emergency response and crisis intervention protocols.
Coordinate with licensed professionals, including physicians, RNs, NPs, LMFTs, and LCSWs, to ensure high-quality service delivery; ensure all required licenses and certifications (e.g., RN/NP, PHN, CPR/AED) remain current and documented.
Oversee the selection and management of department staff; establish performance requirements, monitor performance, and provide coaching for improvement; participate in grievance processes and take disciplinary action, up to and including termination, in accordance with District HR policies and labor agreements.
Provide leadership in generating professional development opportunities to promote continuous improvement and innovation; assist in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of program staff.
Serve as a liaison with county and state public health agencies, hospitals, and community providers; develop Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and referral networks to expand access to services and community-based resources.
Represent the College at internal and external meetings, community events, and professional conferences; make presentations to the Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership, and local, regional, state, or national audiences.
Serve as a liaison to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, as assigned; represent the College on District and College committees, advisory boards, and task forces related to assigned program areas. Represent the College in statewide health services associations and Chancellor's Office initiatives to ensure alignment with California Community College best practices. Approve purchases and oversee inventory of supplies, equipment, and medications; Pursue grant funding and insurance reimbursements; ensure fiscal processes and audits meet compliance standards; and facilitate grant development and external funding opportunities; ensure alignment with reporting requirements.
Promote and market assigned programs to internal and external audiences; plan and deliver health promotion campaigns, classroom presentations, wellness workshops, and campus-wide events to support student success and equity efforts.
Fosters an environment that embraces equity-minded practices, integrity, trust and respect; supports, implements and promotes compliance with the College's Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Plan in all aspects of employment and education; increases cultural and ethnic diversity

OTHER DUTIES

Serve as the backup in the absence of the divisional administrator.
Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to communicate with others in person, over the phone and electronically; move about the office and campus; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under intensive deadlines.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions subject to frequent public contact and interruption and to intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion.
The employee may be required to travel to locations other than the assigned work site, and occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

Requirements & Desirables

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A valid, current California Registered Nurse (RN) license AND either:
- A Master's degree in Nursing AND a California Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate; OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing AND a PHN certificate AND a Master's degree in one of the following fields:
  1. Health Education
  2. Sociology
  3. Psychology
  4. Counseling
  5. Health Care Administration
  6. Public Health
  7. Community Health
Demonstrated understanding of student development, health equity, and trauma-informed practices.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least two years of experience or the equivalent in the management or administration of clinical or student health operations in a public institution, including supervisory experience.
Familiarity with categorical funding programs, grant administration, and institutional planning processes.
Demonstrated experience in data-driven program improvement.
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

The Director must possess a California Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate.
Valid, current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications by time of appointment.
The Director must possess one of the following valid California licenses:
- Physician (MD or DO); OR
- Nurse Practitioner (NP); OR
- Registered Nurse (RN)

Clinical scope and supervisory responsibilities shall align with the licensure level and be applicable to California law. When the Director holds an MD or DO license, they may serve as the supervising or collaborating physician for advanced practice providers and nursing staff, and no additional supervising physician agreement is required.
When the Director holds an NP or RN license, all required physician supervision or collaboration agreements and standardized procedures must be maintained in compliance with California law.

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of student development and administration, leadership and management principles and techniques.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.
Principles and practices of leadership, team building and conflict resolution.
Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
Revenue forecasting and cost analysis procedures and techniques.
Outreach and marketing techniques and methodologies.
Research and analysis practices and standards.
Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.
Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
Principles, practices and techniques of effective supervision including advising and training.

Skills and Abilities to:

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the diverse programs and activities of specific programs.
Understand and be sensitive to and respectful of the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
Collaborate and develop partnerships with various levels of representatives at a variety of businesses and community organizations.
Coordinate and implement multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
Communicate effectively, make presentations and represent the District in negotiations and dealings with individuals and industry and community partners and students.
Conduct research, interpret data and present reports, proposals and recommendations clearly, logic- ally and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, laws, codes and ordinances.
Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, records, reports, studies and other written materials.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

Cover Letter (cover letter): describing what motivated you to apply for this position, including how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and how you are prepared to perform the essential duties as outlined above. In your response, please highlight your commitment to advancing equitable outcomes, particularly in addressing the needs of disproportionately impacted student populations. Include specific examples of how your background, professional experiences, and values align with the institution's goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
Current Resume (resume)
List of at least three (3) professional references (references), including name, organization, phone & email. Must include: a.) current/most recent supervisor; b.) one colleague/co-worker from your current/most recent department; and c.) one reference of choice. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as the final candidate for the position.
All college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes as long as they confer the degree and show the coursework taken. An official transcript would be required upon hire.
All applicable licenses and certifications

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
Foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major. Please review the following points carefully to determine whether you must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) with your application. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

If you satisfy the minimum educational requirement with a degree that was granted in the U.S., but your previous degree(s) was obtained from a foreign institution, you do not need to attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) for your previous degree(s). You must, however, attach a copy of a (translated) transcript for the previous degree. For additional clarification of acceptable transcripts, please contact Human Resources.
If your degree that satisfies the minimum educational requirement was obtained from a foreign institution, you must submit an FCE for that degree and any other foreign degrees leading up to it.

Supplemental & Salary Information

CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY & RETIREMENT PLAN
The Interim Director of Student Health & Wellness Services is an educational administrative position, in compliance with all applicable sections of the California Education Code. Educational administrators also participate in the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) through District and employee contributions. Educational administrative employees are employed subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the individual's employment agreement with the District.

SALARY INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: Management Level M44
Full Salary Range: $139,560 to $177,564 annually.
Starting Salary Range: $139,560 to $177,564 annually (Step 1 to Step 3). Background and experience will determine placement. Step 3 is the maximum entering step.

Please refer to the Management Salary Schedule on our Human Resources website for detailed information.

HEALTH, WELFARE and FRINGE BENEFITS
Marin Community College District (MCCD) offers a generous suite of health, welfare, and fringe benefits for benefit-eligible Educational Administrators, including:

Medical Insurance: The District offers three plan options through each carrier; Kaiser and Blue Shield. Effective 10/01/2025, the District's contributions for medical insurance coverage are as follows:
- Employee-only: $1,700/month
- Employee plus one dependent: $2,400/month
- Employee plus two or more dependents: $2,900/month
Dental Insurance: Delta Dental coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
Vision Insurance: VSP coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
Sick Leave: Accrues on an annual rate of 10 days per year; possible additional sick leave is accruable for work assigned during intersession.
Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS): MCCD contributes 19.10% of employee's creditable earnings to CalSTRS on a monthly basis. Mandatory employee contribution for 2025/2026 is 10.205% - 10.25%, depending on original date of membership and prior membership status. Note: Neither CalSTRS members nor MCCD contributes to Social Security for CalSTRS-covered service.
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: Additional tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plans are also offered.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance: $50,000 (premium paid by MCCD)
Voluntary Life Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
Long-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
Short-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
Voluntary AD&D Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
Other Employee-Paid Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); pet insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Benefits Available through Selected Medical Plan (no cost to employee):
KEY: ALL = All members eligible; BS = Blue Shield members eligible; KA = Kaiser members eligible

24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program (ALL)
Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc (ALL)
24/7 Physician Access through MD Live (BS)
Generic Medications through Costco (BS)
Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health (BS)
Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health (BS)
Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health (BS)
Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain through Hinge Health (BS)
Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery (BS)
ClassPass: Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes (KA).

For more information regarding MCCD's comprehensive benefit plans, please see our Marin Community College District 2025/2026 Employee Benefit Guide.

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