Description

Lesley University seeks an Associate Provost of Mental Health and Wellbeing to provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive, equity-centered wellbeing vision across campus. Reporting to senior leadership, this executive role oversees the development, coordination, and assessment of mental health, prevention, and wellness initiatives that support students, faculty, and staff. The Associate Provost partners closely with academic, counseling, and student affairs units to align services with Lesley’s mission of social justice, creativity, and student-centered learning, ensuring an inclusive, data-informed, and innovative approach to campus wellbeing.
Provide strategic vision and leadership for university-wide mental health and wellbeing initiatives
Develop and implement policies, programs, and services that promote student, faculty, and staff wellbeing
Lead cross-functional collaboration among academic, student affairs, and counseling units
Oversee assessment, data analysis, and continuous improvement of wellbeing programs
Supervise and mentor professional staff and campus partners engaged in mental health initiatives
Advise senior leadership on emerging mental health trends, risks, and best practices
Champion equity, inclusion, and social justice in all wellbeing strategies
Manage budgets and resources to expand and sustain mental health and wellbeing services
Strategic planning for mental health services
Higher education leadership
Clinical mental health knowledge
Program development and evaluation
Policy development and compliance
Data-informed decision making
Budgeting and resource allocation
Staff supervision and team leadership
Crisis response planning
Cross-campus collaboration
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Licensed mental health professional credential preferred (e.g., LMHC, LICSW, Psychologist)
Advanced training in higher education leadership, counseling, public health, or related field
Demonstrated experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
Proven record of leading cross-functional teams in complex organizations