Executive Medical Director, Student Health Services

Duties And Responsibilities

Management & Leadership

• Oversees the delivery of health care services, including medical diagnostic and treatment activities of general primary care physicians, consultant specialty physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals within Student Health Services (including the provision of medication abortion) to ensure a high standard of medical care consistent with the college student health needs and the prevailing standards of care among primary care providers in the southern California area.
• Provides supervision and medical leadership to clinical staff including, but not limited to, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Lab staff, Pharmacists, athletic trainers, etc., as well as medical care by contracted healthcare workers.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinic, including staffing levels, patient management, workflow, equipment and resources, and facilities management.
• Maintains a healthy, team-oriented, and stimulating work environment conducive to professional development of staff to create a productive and successful workplace; oversees the design, implementation, and assessment of training programs for clinical staff.
• Develops, revises, and oversees the implementation of clinical policies and protocols consistent with AAAHC standards; oversees the Accreditation Committee and directs the Associate Director in the preparation of materials and site surveys for accreditation.
• Provides direct management of all personnel within Student Health Services including writing and revising position descriptions, completing performance evaluations, providing timely feedback of clinical work, and initiating disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Associate Director. Oversees the Quality Improvement Program, including (but not limited to): provides direction to the Quality Improvement Coordinator; oversees the Quality Improvement Committee to identify issues affecting healthcare quality and proposing and instituting systems to address these deficiencies; develops and coordinates the process and analysis of peer review; develops and implements mechanisms for assessment and feedback of patient care and clinic operations.
• Oversees the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program to ensure patient and provider safety and the prevention of blood borne and airborne infections; oversees the IPC Committee; reviews/revises IPC safety plan and ensures appropriate training of clinical staff. Coordinates and reviews applications for clinical privileges of medical providers and submits recommendations to the governing body for approval/denial as indicated.
• Serves as Laboratory Director and oversees Pharmacist-in-Charge and x-ray department. Formulates policies and procedures necessary for the operation of the Student Health Services laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray departments, including compliance with state, federal, and CSU regulations as well as the preparation of materials/documentation to meet COLA and other respective accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with Associate Director on budget management and recruitment and onboarding of clinical personnel.
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints regarding medical care. Partners with Counseling & Psychological Services and Care Services to improve provision of mental health services, including development of a collaborative care model. Oversees the Student Health Services Leadership Team. Serves on the Student Experience Cluster.

Direct Patient Care

• As appropriate to training, specialty, scope of practice established by CSU Board of Trustees, and privileges approved by CPP Student Health Services Governing Body, provide direct patient care covering the full scope of student health needs in a primary care setting, including interviewing patients, diagnosing medical problems, prescribing treatment, counseling patients, conducting physical examinations, perform minor surgery (not including general anesthesia), referring patients to specialists within and outside Student Health Services, ordering and interpreting X-Ray and lab tests, and performing related health care duties, and recording and completing case histories and reports.
• As necessary, consults with private physicians and public agencies in securing treatment for students requiring services beyond those available at Student Health Services. Counsel and educate patients on related medical concerns and health measures, including pregnancy options and medication abortion. Make efficient use of equipment and personnel in the delivery of quality medical care.
• Serve as physician consultant to staff physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and allied health professionals. Coordinate follow-up care for calls made to the after-hours nurse advice line.
• Provide sexual health education, counseling and care, including administration of medication abortion services.
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain licensure and certification.

High-Level Medical Leadership & Governance

• Provides strategic medical leadership and executive oversight of organizational health governance. Chairs the Health Advisory Team, establishing priorities, guiding evidence-based decision-making, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Acts as the senior medical authority and primary point of contact for matters relating to illness, infection prevention and control, and emerging health risks. Serves as the designated medical spokesperson, delivering authoritative, timely, and consistent advice and communications to executive leadership, stakeholders, and external partners as required.
• Advises the student affairs executive leadership team, campus emergency operations center, and President's cabinet during health incidents and outbreaks, represents the organization in relevant advisory or interagency forums, and ensures coordinated medical input across the organization.

Campus Collaboration and Public Health

• Collaborates and strategizes with key campus stakeholders, including Residential Life, Academic Affairs, UPD, and Student Affairs staff to assess the health care needs of students. Serves as campus subject matter expert on all issues pertaining to college student health and provides consultation on health services, policies, procedures, and best practices.

*Please visit the CPP Career's Site for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of a residency training program in a primary care field such as family medicine, general internal medicine, gynecology, general pediatrics, adolescent medicine, emergency medicine, or preventive medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent.
• At least 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in health, medical practice, or public health administration; management and leadership experience in college health preferred
• Current or recent experience in direct clinical care, preferably in an ambulatory or college health setting
• Experience managing clinical teams and operations in complex settings. Experience managing a complex budget process
• Current unrestricted California physician’s and surgeon’s license (or license to practice medicine and surgery in another state, with application in process for California license)
• Current certification in a medical primary care specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Valid California driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience with AAAHC accreditation standards and survey

How To Apply

Cal Poly Pomona has partnered with Keeling & Associates, LLC (K&A) in this search process. To be considered for this position, all candidates must submit an official application––including a cover letter and current curriculum vitae––through the Cal Poly Pomona Careers site. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Eric Narburgh, Vice President and Senior Consultant, at enarburgh@keelingassociates.com . A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until Cal Poly Pomona makes an appointment. All application materials submitted by April 8, 2026, will receive full consideration.

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