This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph The Director, Student Wellness Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of student wellness services within a post-secondary institution. Reporting to the Senior Director, Student Affairs and serving as a member of the Student Affairs senior leadership team, the Director leads an integrated, student-centred approach to supporting student health, wellbeing, accessibility and academic success. The portfolio encompasses a broad range of services, including health services, counselling, accessibility, wellness education and promotion, sexual and gender-based violence supports, and health and performance services.

The Director ensures these services are accessible, responsive, evidence-informed, well-coordinated and aligned with institutional priorities and legislative requirements. The Director is a collaborative and strategic leader who builds strong teams, develops effective partnerships, champions continuous improvement, and ensures Student Wellness Services is positioned to respond to the evolving health and wellbeing needs of a diverse student population.

Strategic

Leadership & Service Integration Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated programs and services that promote student health, wellbeing and academic success. Foster an integrated model of care across multiple professional and service areas, creating a seamless student experience. Establish quality, evaluation and continuous improvement practices supported by data, evidence and service analytics.

Identify emerging student wellness needs, trends and risks and develop innovative responses and service strategies. Ensure services comply with relevant legislation, professional standards,



privacy requirements and institutional policies. Provide direction, coaching and support to leaders, including goal setting, performance management, organizational development and change management.

Strengthen communication, collaboration and role clarity across service areas. Ensure staffing structures and resources are aligned with student needs and service demand. Build solid relationships with students, faculty, staff, senior university leaders and campus partners.

Collaborate with internal partners across Student Affairs and the broader university to support coordinated responses to student needs. Develop and maintain partnerships with community health, mental health, public health and social service organizations to strengthen referral pathways and continuity of care. Engage with provincial, national and sector partners to advance best practices in student health and wellness.

Support education and training for faculty and staff who interact with students experiencing health and wellbeing challenges. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, sustainability and service capacity. Oversee contracts, service agreements, technology and other resources required to support effective service delivery.

Represent the institution through relevant professional associations and sector networks. Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on emerging student wellness issues and their implications for the institution.



A Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as health care administration, public health, medicine, clinical or applied psychology, social work, nursing or a related discipline.

Significant leadership experience in a complex health, mental health, wellness, accessibility or community health environment.

Experience working in a university or college environment is required. Approximately10+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally including responsibility for a large, multidisciplinary service portfolio. Leadership & Management Proven ability to integrate services, lead organizational change and build high-performing teams.

Demonstrated experience managing significant and complex budgets. Strong understanding of risk management, privacy, human rights, accessibility and relevant health legislation. Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.

Deep understanding of student health and wellness issues within a post-secondary environment. Knowledge of accessibility, mental health, health care and related legislation and regulatory requirements. Understanding of the unique organizational, cultural and operational environment of post-secondary institutions.

Experience with health information systems and electronic medical records; familiarity with health care billing and data systems is an asset.

Experience using data, evaluation and applied research to inform service planning and improvement is an asset. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 08/24/2026

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