Coordinator for Health and Wellness

New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

New England Conservatory (NEC) has determined that the highest possible rate of COVID-19 vaccination offers the best assurance of safeguarding the health of all members of our community. Therefore, NEC is requiring all employees to receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by September 3, 2021. All newly hired employees at NEC must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. Additionally, all members of the NEC community are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster by February 1, 2022, or within fourteen days of eligibility. For more information, please contact NEC Human Resources.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Coordinator for Health and Wellness provides administrative and programmatic support for NEC’s Health and Wellness Center. The Coordinator assists with the daily operational and programmatic activities necessary to sustain the Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: client and clinician scheduling, management of incoming phone calls and emails, management of students’ electronic medical record, and the facilitation of health and wellness themed programs and initiatives. The Coordinator for Health and Wellness is a full-time, ten-month professional position that reports directly to the Dean of Students and Campus Life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as NEC’s liaison to the Tufts Collegiate Center for Wellness
• Serve as a case manager for students of concern
• Serve as the initial point of contact for students, families, staff, and other members of the NEC community at the NEC Health and Wellness Center
• Manage incoming phone calls, emails, and walk-in requests for appropriate appointments or referral to Collegiate Center for Wellness
• Provide information about accessing counseling services to students, parents, and members of the NEC community
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy policies and explain protocols to students, families, and staff
• Review student health record for compliance with College and Commonwealth pre-matriculation immunization/health form requirements, document information received, notify student of requirements
• Maintain student immunization records
• Monitor Health and Wellness holds on student accounts and update student status for holds or waivers when documentation is reviewed
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Academic and Student Affairs to assist to students in processes and procedures, including leaves of absence, disability support services, and academic accommodations
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, the Counseling Center team, and campus partners to create and facilitate health and wellness themed programs and initiatives
• Serve as a member of NEC’s CARE Team
• Monitor departmental budget, prepare invoices, and monthly reports and budget documents

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Public Health, or Education preferred
• Three to five years of experience in a higher education setting, an outpatient office setting, or clinician's office
• A student-centered approach to the work
• A commitment to creating an inclusive campus community
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent administrative, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team
• Proficient with Microsoft office, Word and Excel, Google Suite
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA-related compliance requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially when dealing with medical records
• Ability to manage projects, delegate tasks, and provide excellent customer service

BENEFITS:

• 35 Hour Work Week
• Medical Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Account

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report will provide the reader with a record of statistics regarding crimes that were reported in the NEC community during the previous three years as well as College policies and procedures, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.This report may be accessed here View the report. A paper copy can be requested by contacting NEC's Director of Public Safety at 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115.

Salary : $62,000 - $66,000