Working/Functional Title

Mental Health & Trauma Support Service Ex. Dir.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Assistant Provost/Executive Director of University Health and Wellbeing (UHW), serves as administrator and the UHW senior leadership team. Gives strategic, programmatic, and operational oversight to the department responsible for providing mental health and trauma treatment services to the MSU community (students, faculty, and staff). In collaboration with university colleges, campus departments, and external partners, establishes integrated services and manages an annual budget of approximately 8 million dollars. This position would oversee the Mental Health and Trauma Support Services (MHTSS) Pillar of University Health and Wellbeing. The MHTSS is made up of units that provide mental health and trauma supportive services to students, staff, faculty, and retirees. The Executive Director supports and guides the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the various units in order to 1) increase the potential for academic/professional/social success and maximize quality of life, 2) decrease incidence of morbidity and mortality for individuals and the collective MSU community, and 3) improve the overall health of the campus community environment. Achievement of the job purpose is to be accomplished collaboratively with other UHW departments in a manner congruent with UHW mission, vision, and values. Job Functions: Unit Leadership: Provides leadership and directs administrative, budget, logistical and other related functions for Mental Health and Trauma Support Services. Allocates personnel and fiscal resources to maximize program accomplishments. Establishes strategic partnerships to align and accomplish mutual program goals. Strategizes and implements efforts to achieve integrated mental health and trauma response services across the campus and community. Identifies and maintains knowledge of evidence-informed and theory-based initiatives; responds to emerging national mental health trends to promote student, employee, and community wellbeing. Identifies industry "best practices" and develops programs that meet or exceed industry standards. Manages department budget; identifies and pursues opportunities for funding, such as development and grants. Works with campus partners to ensure MSU is setting and meeting mental health and wellbeing standards. Researches and evaluates national initiatives to assess applicability to MSU. Provides direction, supervision, and training. Responsible for recruitment, hiring and corrective/disciplinary action. Set performance standards, evaluate performance and provide staff opportunity for growth. Strategic Planning and Program Implementation: Partners with Office of Student Support & Accountability (OSSA), Undergraduate Education and the Graduate School, Human Resources, Faculty and Administrative Staff Affairs, and other stakeholders across campus and the East Lansing community to support community wellness initiatives such as implementation of the Okanagan Charter. Collaborates with Campus Health Services & Health Promotion and Engagement to develop holistic approaches to health and wellbeing initiatives. Plans and facilitates departmental strategic planning process including extensive literature reviews. Works closely with University Health and Wellbeing and University Communications staff to promote program accomplishments, respond to emerging or sensitive issues and interact effectively with local & national media outlets. Provides consultation to the UHW Executive Committee regarding division & department wellness goals. Uses data to drive outcomes and decisions regarding continuation, re-design &/or elimination of activities. Develops and implements programmatic and service enhancements as required by changing environments, including regulatory changes, technological advances, and effective service and delivery strategies