Health Services Director

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
• Staff Supervision- 10% Supervise professional staff to include job performance reviews, performance coaching, professional development, and day-to-day management
• Planning and Development- 5% Monitor a peer review quality improvement program, including medical record audits, utilization reviews, and other appropriate surveys and programs

Qualifications 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

About the Department 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 and Benefits Pay Range: $143,293.38 - $180,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 100% Appointment Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

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

How To Apply 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.

Diversity Employment Requirements 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.

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.