California State University, Los Angeles · 10 hours ago
Executive Director for Health and Wellness
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$10,106/mo - $32,441/mo
10+ years expCalifornia State University, Los Angeles is a premier public university committed to serving a diverse student population. The Executive Director for Health & Wellness provides leadership and strategic direction for the university's health and wellness services, overseeing medical, mental health, and wellness promotion to enhance student success and equity.
Education
Responsibilities
Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Cal State LA’s integrated health and wellness enterprise
Serves as the University’s chief health officer and senior administrator responsible for coordinating medical, mental health, and wellness promotion services that advance student success and equity across a diverse, urban campus community
Directs strategic planning, policy development, fiscal and personnel management, and accreditation compliance for the Health & Wellness portfolio
Provides vision for integrated care delivery, ensures alignment with CSU and state regulatory standards, and advises campus leadership on student health, public health preparedness, and behavioral health concerns
Requires some evening and weekend hours to support student programs and emergencies
On-campus leadership presence is required during operations and public health events
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree in health, behavioral health, public health, or higher education discipline (MD, DO, DNP, PhD, PsyD, DrPH, EdD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution
At least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education or healthcare administration
Experience in accreditation, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement
Demonstrated expertise in integrated health and wellness models, strategic planning, and accreditation oversight
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive service delivery
Proven record of managing complex organizations and supervising licensed professionals
Strong interpersonal, communication, crisis leadership, and organizational management skills
Ability to act decisively under stressful situations
Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU
California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California
Preferred
Experience within the CSU or comparable large public university system
Experience with large-scale budget development, financial planning, and resource advocacy
Experience in facilities planning and capital project management for health and wellness operations
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements, shared governance structures, and represented employee work environments
Demonstrated experience in workforce development, leadership pipeline cultivation, and staff capacity-building strategies
Knowledge of population health management, public health emergency preparedness, and student success analytics
Familiarity with AAAHC or related accreditation standards
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is provided.
Company
California State University, Los Angeles
Cal State LA is a public university in Los Angeles, California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.75MKey Investors
GettyNASACalifornia Energy Commission
2025-08-20Grant· $0.27M
2023-07-26Grant
2022-12-03Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Marla A. Parker, PhD
Co-Founder of Civic and Social Innovation Group
Anh Hong
Community Partnerships Coordinator
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