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Director of Health Promotion Location: Job ID: 82567 JOB POSTING UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services has an excellent opportunity for a Director of Health Promotion to join our team supporting the well-being and health of our students-an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our diverse student community. The Director of Health Promotion is a full time position that, if desired, offers a one month unpaid summer work break. Positions with summer work breaks contain regularly scheduled periods during which the employee remains employed and retains health benefits, but is not at work. Summer preferences can be discussed at the interview and determined at time of the employment offer. UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) is the county's largest employer and one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. Perched on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay, our main campus offers a stunning setting and a vibrant community where over 3,100 staff members build meaningful careers, enjoy comprehensive benefits, and contribute to a mission that makes a difference. UCSC offers staff a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and well-being. Here is a sample of benefit options: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans UC Retirement Pension Plan Optional life, legal, and pet insurance Paid holidays, plus accrued vacation and sick leave Discounts at UCSC recreation facilities For details, please visit: UCnet-Benefits Thank you for your interest in joining the UC Santa Cruz community. HOW TO APPLY For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our website. How to ApplyTroubleshootingTips for Applicants FAQ's INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD) UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. NOTE: Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply; their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link. The IRD for this job is:1/6/2026 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services. The Primary Care Program offers primary care and same-day care services, supported by on-site radiology, a COLA-accredited clinical laboratory, and the campus pharmacy offering prescription and over-the-counter products. Counseling and Psychological Services, Case Management, and Psychiatry services are available for crisis intervention, mental health support, and outreach services. Additional departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op, the Cove Collegiate Recovery Program (CCRP), where students receive harm-reduction and recovery services; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment) the advocacy and prevention education office that supports those who have experienced sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence; Optometry, and Student Insurance and Referral Programs. Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff and welcomes staff with an interest and experience working with college students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities. More information can be found at: JOB SUMMARY The Director of Health Promotion provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for a comprehensive, evidence-informed health promotion program serving a large and diverse university community. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing campus-wide initiatives that advance student well-being, reduce health risks, and foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging consistent with the mission of the University of California system. This position leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with campus and systemwide partners to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of students. The Director integrates health promotion theory, public health practice, and behavioral science to design population-level strategies and programs that improve student outcomes and institutional resilience. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: Full time, 12 months = $99,200 - $118,400 /annually Or Full time, 11 months = $8,266 - $9,866 per month for 11 months Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job Start Date: ASAP after mid February 2026 Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: HEALTH EDUCATOR 5 (000577) Travel: Never or Rarely JOB DUTIES 40% - Management and Strategic Leadership Provides strategic leadership and direction for campus-wide health promotion and policy-level approaches, utilizing research, data, and best practices to reduce preventable health threats to students' academic and developmental success. Advocates on all fronts for policies, programs, and initiatives that support student health and well-being at individual and community levels to promote desired outcomes. Ensures campus compliance with relevant federal, state, campus, and system-wide policies and legislation (i.e Clery Act; Federal Drug-Free School & Community Act; campus AOD policy). Directs the ongoing evaluation and assessment strategies to ensure that unit efforts are data-driven and responsive to changing environments, including regulatory mandates and technological advances. Directs planning and implementation of comprehensive health promotion communications, including development of effective health education materials, messaging campaigns, and digital technology. Incorporates multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into health promotion practices. Provides consultation to leadership on high-risk scenarios and responding to campus climate issues. 30% - Collaboration and Campus Engagement Represents UCSC Student Health Services to the Office of the President on a monthly basis. Develops a strong network of relationships with University constituents to maintain and develop partnerships to groundwork in a health-promoting framework. Manages delivery of specialized training and actively participates in and/or leads departmental, divisional, campus, community organization committees and workgroups. Facilitates wellness coaching with students on various topics that impact college student health and mental health. Makes appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. Oversees outreach to new students, including orientation programs, residential life, student organizations, and student resource centers. 30% - Administration and Supervision Responsible for oversight of day-to-day departmental activity and unit operations. Responsible for hiring, supervision, training, coaching, evaluation, and professional development opportunities for staff. Develops and maintains an open communication environment. Works cooperatively with all staff to ensure open and direct communication. Resolves conflicts and responds to employee grievances in accordance with UCSC guidelines. Creates quarterly and annual reports for Health Promotion initiatives, including divisional and unit impact reporting. Manages internal administrative and financial processes. Makes budget recommendations and monitors approved budget and expenditures for areas of responsibility. Evaluates and manages staffing needs. Seeks and pursues alternative funding sources, such as grants, collaboration with other departments/organizations, and appropriate community/corporate partnerships. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in a related area that includes a focus on health promotion, such as public health, social work, educational leadership, higher education Significant experience in health promotion, public health, or a related field typically achieved after 3-5 years Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate population-level health promotion programs Advanced experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences and adapting content to ensure clarity and comprehension Demonstrated skills in decision-making, analysis, critical thinking, project management, and organizational leadership-sufficient to lead complex health promotion initiatives and build consensus in a diverse environment Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills . click apply for full job details

Description Summary: The President Ambulatory provides leadership and management for a health care center within a CHRISTUS region. The President is responsible for promoting the CHRISTUS Health mission, core values and vision and for operational effectiveness and quality of care and service for the health care center. In addition, the President is responsible for the Associate, medical staff, sister community, and community relations and ensures that the services provided are responsive to the community's health needs and integral to the achievement of the CHRISTUS Health mission and vision. Responsibilities: Overall operations of the acute-care facility; incorporates the mission, and vision of the facility into the culture of the facility. Working with system management to develop and implement policies and procedures, short- and long-range goals, objectives and plans. Develop and provide a strong leadership team of hospital managers, directors and officers that will enroll support, create ownership of goals, and encourage active participate in decisions that impact the hospital. Ensuring the hospital meets necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations in conjunction with the hospital's Chief Nursing Officer. Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital; taking a leadership role in the recruiting and retention of physicians. Assisting in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue. Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs in conjunction with the hospital's Controller and Chief Nursing Officer. Developing and maintaining positive relations with community that the hospital is located as well as the community leaders. Analyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities. Representing the hospital at meetings including medical staff, hospital board of director meetings as well as relevant community meetings; participates with leaders in designing and providing patient care and services. Oversees overall standards, policies and objectives for the clinical and administrative functional areas in accordance with applicable regulatory and licensing requirements; ensures alignment and support with overall mission, goals and objectives. Support risk management and participate in programs directed to patient and employee safety. Objectively evaluate suggestions, grievances and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care. Participate and support the Quality Management Program and review reports and recommendations for evaluation. Support the Chief Nursing Officer in enforcing the implementation of nursing practice standards to provide quality patient care. Serve as Sections 504/1557 Compliance Coordinator and is responsible for monitoring and implementing the facility's compliance with federal laws prohibiting discrimination. Reviews best practices and utilizes networking activities to identify and keep up-to-date on issues and advancements in the healthcare industry (maintain membership in professional organizations, attend and participate in professional meetings). Serves as the facility Compliance Officer. Ensures the facility meets necessary compliance with codes, standards, and regulations including but not limited to those of local, state, and federal authorities, DNV, OSHA , quality accreditations, fiscal requirements. Acts as the leader of the Medical Staff office of the facility. Identifies and oversees the process for credentialing all facility medical staff. Works collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline Identify and evaluate need for items relative to trends and physician requests. Present physician requests for equipment or instruments that have not been approved as part of the Center's capital asset budget. Adhere to purchasing policies for capital assets and excessive cost items. Requirements: Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field preferred, OR bachelor's degree in Nursing with ten plus years in healthcare management. Clinical degree a plus. Minimum 5 years in Senior Management position. Minimum 5 years healthcare management experience Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

MESA Program Director Priority Application Deadline December 19, 2025. Position will remain open until filled. Summary Plans, implements, supervises, assesses, and evaluates the activities, programs, information, personnel, and related services for students in the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program. The position also provides complex administrative support to the Vice President of Instruction. Distinguishing Career Features The MESA Program Director is responsible for the efficient and effective operations of the MESA program. This position requires a demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate an instructional support program and supervise employees. The Director works with existing college areas to plan tutoring and supplemental instruction services. The MESA Program Director reports to the Vice President of Instruction with cooperative duties integrating with Student Services. Job Duties Responsibilities Responsible for strategic planning and daily management of MESA program, focusing on a student-centered and inclusive environment. Develop plans for implementation of MESA in cooperation with the Faculty Sponsor, CCCCO Project Monitor, deans, and other associated staff and faculty members. Maintain communications between the MESA program, mathematics, engineering, and science faculty and division chair(s), deans, student support services personnel, MESA students, student organizations, related professionals, and campus administrators to build a program of academic rigor. Work with department faculty and Learning Center Director to select best available math, science, computer science, and engineering tutors and/or teaching assistants for MESA students. Develop tutoring and study program for MESA, which includes the recruitment and training of tutors, and which incorporates a mix of individual small and large group study activities, working cooperatively with the Learning Center Director. Recruit and schedule speakers for meetings of MESA students. Plan, schedule, and coordinate career advising and job orientations for students. Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities related to academic advising, including advocacy and selection of a designated MESA counselor. Develop, plan, and coordinate activities related to student retention. Maintain contacts and encourage the formation of a pipeline and pathway for students between MESA and four-year colleges and universities. Coordinates planning of student services for MESA students, including admission, financial aid, scholarships, summer programs and jobs, academic, career, and student advising. Work with local businesses and industry to provide opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, field trips, and exposure to the industry environment. Ensure student eligibility for the MESA program, ensure that student contractual agreements are met, and maintains program records. Recruit students from the community college district and from high schools within the service area. Coordinate evaluation of program activities and accomplishments and recommend steps for continuous improvement. Participate in MESA training, evaluation, and other activities. Collect and compile data and prepare status reports as required by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) and participate in campus activities that lead to the collection and submission of MESA student data for the CCCCO Management Information System (MIS). Oversee grant activities following defined action plan, track funds, and prepare mid-year and annual programmatic and financial reports of MESA generated funds. Submit periodic reports to the CCCCO. Verify compliance with all aspects of the MESA grant and write grant for refunding. Maintain a file on each MESA student and transfer student with information on students' enrollment, academic performance, participation, and current status. Work with the local campus staff and/or regional MESA colleagues in order to research and prepare grant proposals for collaborative submissions. Maintain regular contact with the CCCCO MESA Monitor, complete reports and evaluations as requested and attend in-service orientation trainings for MESA Directors. Lead, train, and evaluate assigned personnel. Conduct selection and hiring of personnel according to established policies and procedures. Develop schedules and approve absences. Certify payroll timesheet submissions for assigned personnel. Apply the terms and provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements, state and federal laws, district board policies, and administrative procedures in personnel matters. Coordinate, monitor, and analyze data and prepare reports, including annual unit plan updates, in support of evidence-based decision making. Recommend and implement changes that will improve academic support for students based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Communicate District policy and administrative decisions to assigned personnel and students. Develop internal operational guidelines, policies, and procedures for the MESA Success Center. Lead MESA Success Center planning meetings. Oversee MESA Success Center budget, recommends new and existing funding sources to support student success programs. Serve on committees and special projects as assigned. Interpret and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as they relate to MESA. Maintain current knowledge on research, best practices, and new initiatives regarding tutoring, academic success methods, and supplemental instruction, and share the knowledge with the campus community to improve effectiveness of student success efforts across the campus. Participate in professional development activities. Maintain currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience: Requires a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment, and One or more years of experience delivering academic services to students that improve academic, study, test taking, and other skills where the students are majoring in mathematics-based fields, and Minimum of three years of successful work experience in an academic environment that involved leadership and evaluation over staff serving in an area providing student services, and Demonstrated sensitivity to a diverse population of students and staff in terms of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and abilities. Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in mathematics, education, ESL, educational leadership, counseling, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in a mathematics-based field (requiring calculus or equivalent). Demonstrated knowledge and experience with college shared governance structures. Experience monitoring and projecting budgets. Working knowledge of community college instructional programs and student services. Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and take initiative in carrying out assignments. Strong written and oral communication skills. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: Office and educational software. Learning styles and study skills. Principles and practices of tutoring, supplemental instruction, learning resources. Principles of training and providing work direction to others. Principles of conflict resolution. Policies, objectives, and goals of a tutoring setting or learning center. Laws and regulations governing California Community Colleges. Considerable knowledge or regulations and laws related to retention and release of confidential data. Human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others and to facilitate a small group learning process. Skill using proper English grammar, vocabulary, syntax, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to: Perform professional work involving independent judgment in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures requiring tact and effective communication skills. Plan and coordinate the day-to-day activities of an assigned program or department. Work effectively in a shared governance environment. Serve as an effective leadership team member. Provide customer support from a management level. Conduct long-range planning. Mediate and resolve conflict. Analyze and interpret data and trends. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate programs and services. Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties. Work in the interests of the college as a whole. Manage a program budget. Strong analysis and problem-solving skills. Interpret and apply demographic and other institutional research for purposes of developing student support strategies. Independently solve subject-related problems in math, basic algebra, writing, and English. Listen actively and effectively, identify and solve problems; facilitate learning for students, and build student confidence in learning. Relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment, develop and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships, and recognize learning challenges and make referrals for assistance. Physical Abilities: This position requires the physical ability to: Function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature with some requirement to move about the campus. Recognize printed material (printed or online) for more than 75% of the expected work time. Communicate effectively with members of the campus community. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs . click apply for full job details