Manager, Student Health

2 weeks ago


Olds, Canada Olds College Full time

About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology


Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century.

Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond.

We are passionate about the Agriculture industry.

Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada's Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship.

We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.


The Opportunity - Manager, Student Health & Wellness

  • The Manager, Student Health & Wellness is responsible for coordinating the on campus delivery of holistic health and wellness services including counselling, and health care services. In addition, the manager is responsible for developing, documenting, and implementing a Mental Health Strategy for Olds College. The manager also generates a number of reports for both internal and external audiences according to established deadlines.


In order to be successful, the Manager will naturally collaborate across the organization and with strategic partners in order to fulfill this mandate.


Key Job Functions:

  • Provide daytoday oversight to a diverse team of Health & Wellness Service Providers that include Olds College staff (Admin support, Counsellors, and Nurses) as well as external providers (Physicians, Contract Nurses, Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists);
  • Coordinate and develop programming including workshops, events and training opportunities in response to student mental health and wellness needs, following from among other drivers, grant requirements;
  • Participates on Sexual Violence Response Team, Emergency Response Team and any others in relation to grant deliverables;
  • Serves on GoA sponsored committees and task forces as required;
  • Coordinate campus communications relating to health and wellness issues;
  • Ensure that health and behavior issues requiring escalation to third parties are transitioned effectively with the care and support for the student being the foremost priority, and while considering the College obligations and risk/liability;
  • Responsible for reporting related to various grant usage;
  • Participate in institutional, regional, and provincial coordination and support committees; and
  • Stay informed of emerging trends and issues relating to student health and wellness.

The Manager is also expected to:

  • Align with and support Accessibility Services, as needed, as they ensure that campus is informed on risks, responses and duty to accommodate; and-
  • Align with and support the Coordinator, Indigenous Services in their related activities as needed

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required:

  • A related Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered; 35 years of supervising others is preferred;
  • Computer literacy required;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Displays a positive and enthusiastic attitude, nonthreatening and nonjudgmental approach;
  • Excellent ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations before small, medium and large groups;
  • Ability to manage stress and time pressures while maintaining a good working attitude;
  • Ability to be firm and compassionate when working with students and parents;
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment;
  • Operate with integrity and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions;
  • Committed to ongoing learning and professional development

Conditions of Employment:

  • Current Criminal Reference Check that is free of any offenses.
  • Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the key job functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility.

It is not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

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