Director of Student Health
Tulane University
Division of Student Affairs
New Orleans, Louisiana
THE
SEARCH
Tulane University seeks an experienced, student‑centered physician leader to serve as the Director of Student
Health within
the Division of Student Affairs. The Director will provide strategic and administrative leadership for a comprehensive,
campus‑based student
health clinical operation spanning two locations and serving a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students.
This role will play a critical part in advancing inclusive, high‑quality, and accessible healthcare while supporting
the holistic success
and wellbeing of Tulane students.
The Director will be joining a vibrant and mission‑driven academic community
at an important moment
of opportunity. Student Health is poised for dedicated leadership to build a foundation of trust, excellence, and
forward momentum. This is
a compelling opportunity for a seasoned collegiate health leader to guide a dedicated clinical team, strengthen
operations and culture, and
help position Student Health as a critical partner in Tulane’s broader health and wellness ecosystem.
Located in the unique and
iconic city of New Orleans, Tulane is a highly regarded and selective independent research university and a
member of the prestigious
Association of American Universities (AAU). Tulane offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across
the liberal arts, science
and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine, and public health. Tulane University Campus
Health is fully accredited
by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and serves more than 14,000 students across
the Uptown and Downtown
campuses.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Health & Wellness, the Director of Student
Health will be a
collaborative, clinically credible leader who can balance operational oversight with a student‑centered approach to care.
The Director will
oversee primary care, sexual and reproductive health, travel medicine, immunizations, allergy services, pharmacy
operations, and medical
oversight of Tulane Emergency Medical Services, while supervising physicians, advanced practice providers, and
partnering closely with
nursing leadership. Through clear expectations, strong communication, and consistent leadership presence, the
Director will foster a
positive staff culture and advance service excellence across Student Health. The Director must be a highly effective
administrator, bringing
strong organizational leadership, operational acumen, and the ability to effectively manage complex systems and
processes.
Beyond
day‑to‑day clinical operations, the Director will contribute to university‑wide efforts to anticipate and respond
to student health needs,
including quality improvement initiatives, accreditation, and crisis response. As a member of the Campus Health
& Wellness leadership team
and the Division of Student Affairs Directors’ Team, the Director will work closely with campus partners to
ensure Student Health remains
responsive, integrated, and aligned with institutional priorities.
Tulane University has retained
Isaacson, Miller, a national
executive search firm, to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and
continue until the completion
of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the
Isaacson, Miller website: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/tula
ne-university/director-student-health
Kate Barry, Partner
Ivan Ceballos, Managing Associate
Miguel Santiago,
Senior Associate
Kaitlin Cruz, Senior Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
Tulane University is an equal
opportunity
educator and employer committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination.
Legally
protected demographic classifications such as race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally
protected
characteristics are not relied upon as eligibility or participation criteria for employment or educational programs or
activities.
