Health Services Director

The Health Services Director provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive health and wellness department within the Division of Student Life at the University of Minnesota Duluth. This role oversees departmental operations while also delivering medical care that supports students' health, well-being, and academic success. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Director leads departmental administration, supervises professional staff, and directs fiscal management and long-term strategic planning to ensure high-quality, student-focused services.

Location and Work environment: This position is located in Duluth, Minnesota and is an in-person role.

Work Schedule: This position is a Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, in-person position. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Medical Care- 60%

• Provide direct patient care

Departmental Administration- 25%

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Health Services department
• Work collaboratively with the Medical Director and Laboratory Director to develop, implement, and monitor policy and procedures necessary for medical services
• This includes but is not limited to oversight of surgical and anesthesia services, infection control programming and clinical lab/diagnostic imaging services
• Medical services are those services delivered by the physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, medical assistants, dietician, medical and x-ray technologists
• Oversee public health information to be provided for the campus at large
• Serve on the departmental management team to make department wide decisions around the administration of services, departmental policy, strategic direction and other needs as necessary
• Create and administer assessment of programs and services in alignment with the departmental, divisional and institutional strategic plan
• Assure educational and licensure requirements and procedural privileging requests of medical services personnel on an annual basis
• Participate in annual budget planning and Student Service Fee budget process
• Lead and participate in long-range fiscal planning for Health Services
• Represent Health Services on campus and community committees and external collaborations

Staff Supervision- 10%

• Supervise professional staff to include job performance reviews, performance coaching, professional development, and day-to-day management
• Participate in hiring, performance management and termination Health Services personnel
• Lead and attend staff meetings, management group meetings, retreats, and appropriate services

Planning and Development- 5%

• Monitor a peer review quality improvement program, including medical record audits, utilization reviews, and other appropriate surveys and programs
• Develop and/or approve appropriate nursing protocols for independent nursing functions
• Collaborate with the University of Minnesota Health System, including aligning messaging, practices and policies within the greater university as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Primary healthcare provider
• Board certification
• Current license without restrictions to practice in Minnesota
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Doctor of Medicine
• Specialties in family medicine, internal medicine or pediatrics
• Experience with administrative leadership within a clinical setting
• Experience with staff supervision, personnel management, and performance management
• Experience in public health, especially pertaining to emerging infectious diseases
  

UMD Health Services is a comprehensive health and wellness department dedicated to meeting the evolving health care needs of today's college students. Conveniently located on the UMD campus, we provide a range of medical services and partner with UMD Counseling Services to offer free, confidential counseling appointments to enrolled students. In addition, we deliver educational outreach and wellness programming that promotes lifelong healthy habits. Our mission is to support students' personal well-being while providing the care and resources necessary for academic success.

Pay Range: $143,293.38 - $180,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV. A cover letter and a resume are required for consideration.

Priority Deadline Note: Application priority on Sunday March 29th, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).