Health & Wellness Director – Closes April 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, ND, United States
Health & Wellness Director
Department: Wellness Center
Reports Directly to: Vice President of Campus Services
Status: Exempt; Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00
Summary of Duties
Provides all aspects of oversight for the Student Health, Health Promotions, Chemical Health, and personnel.
Collaborates with the Indian Health Service Project Officer to complete or negotiate modifications to the contract and the agreement of services and scope of work.
Prepares annual budget for all Wellness Center programs.
Establishes, plans, monitors, evaluates, and modifies policies, procedures, standards, and best practices for the enhancement of a well‑rounded healthy lifestyle.
Develops, aligns, and updates student health policies in accordance with Federal and state law (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, and ADA).
Updates Wellness Center policy and narrative in institutional publications such as the Student Handbook, Catalog, Brochures, and Web Page.
Networks and participates in internal and external committees and agencies to represent UTTC positively.
Actively participates in the high‑risk crisis management team that provides holistic services to meet the needs of students and families.
Researches grant opportunities.
Manages grant procurement, compliance, and administration.
Liaises with Theodore Jamerson Elementary School and Child Development Centers to coordinate appropriate services.
Liaises with local public and private schools where students’ dependents are enrolled to coordinate social and academic counseling.
Supervises the record‑keeping system within the department.
Administrator for the Early Alert System.
Establishes processes for after‑hour emergency services and situations.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Wellness Department Staff
Working Conditions
Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
One‑hour unpaid lunch break.
Two 15‑minute paid breaks.
Paid lunch when needed.
Physical Demands
Must be able to go up and down stairs.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in health care administration, nursing, counseling, addiction studies, business administration, or a related field.
Experience in the coordination of healthcare and referral services is preferred, but not required.
Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in health care administration, nursing, social work, business administration, or a related field, or experience equivalency (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college). A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirement.
Experience in the coordination of healthcare services and referrals is preferred, but not required.
Five years of experience supervising multiple staff; experience with multidisciplinary teams preferred.
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non‑membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed, and for providing a copy of the U.S. Government Form DD‑214 or honorable discharge certificate if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment. A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job‑related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC and will not sponsor work‑related visas.
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Summary of Duties
Provides all aspects of oversight for the Student Health, Health Promotions, Chemical Health, and personnel.
Collaborates with the Indian Health Service Project Officer to complete or negotiate modifications to the contract and the agreement of services and scope of work.
Prepares annual budget for all Wellness Center programs.
Establishes, plans, monitors, evaluates, and modifies policies, procedures, standards, and best practices for the enhancement of a well‑rounded healthy lifestyle.
Develops, aligns, and updates student health policies in accordance with Federal and state law (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, and ADA).
Updates Wellness Center policy and narrative in institutional publications such as the Student Handbook, Catalog, Brochures, and Web Page.
Networks and participates in internal and external committees and agencies to represent UTTC positively.
Actively participates in the high‑risk crisis management team that provides holistic services to meet the needs of students and families.
Researches grant opportunities.
Manages grant procurement, compliance, and administration.
Liaises with Theodore Jamerson Elementary School and Child Development Centers to coordinate appropriate services.
Liaises with local public and private schools where students’ dependents are enrolled to coordinate social and academic counseling.
Supervises the record‑keeping system within the department.
Administrator for the Early Alert System.
Establishes processes for after‑hour emergency services and situations.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Wellness Department Staff
Working Conditions
Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
One‑hour unpaid lunch break.
Two 15‑minute paid breaks.
Paid lunch when needed.
Physical Demands
Must be able to go up and down stairs.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in health care administration, nursing, counseling, addiction studies, business administration, or a related field.
Experience in the coordination of healthcare and referral services is preferred, but not required.
Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in health care administration, nursing, social work, business administration, or a related field, or experience equivalency (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college). A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirement.
Experience in the coordination of healthcare services and referrals is preferred, but not required.
Five years of experience supervising multiple staff; experience with multidisciplinary teams preferred.
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non‑membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed, and for providing a copy of the U.S. Government Form DD‑214 or honorable discharge certificate if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment. A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job‑related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC and will not sponsor work‑related visas.
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