Associate Director of Counseling Psychology Program at Shady Grove (Contingent II)

Department: Counseling, JM – Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role

The Associate Director of Counseling Psychology performs coordination of site operations including marketing and outreach. This position assists in overseeing professional standards and curriculum offerings for the cohorts that will begin in Fall 2022. It contributes to the overall success of the Counseling Psychology Program and the addictions certificate, reporting to the Department Chair, Dean on the BSU Main Campus, Program Coordinator, and Shady Grove administrators as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordination of site operations for the Counseling Psychology and Addictions Certificate
• Works with the Counseling Psychology Program Coordinator on the Main Campus
• Provides advisement to students in the program
• Supports the cohorts that enter the program
• Develops curriculum offerings for the Shady Grove Campus
• Conducts outreach to schools and the community to recruit potential students for the cohort
• Maintains appropriate community relationships
• Creates marketing materials and hosts open houses to recruit students for the cohorts
• Meets with the Coordinator for Counseling Psychology, Director of Continuing Education, Department Chair, and Dean on the main campus as necessary to keep them apprised of Shady Grove guidelines and program needs
• Stays abreast of emerging issues in Counseling
• Participates in planning and usage of the Shady Grove budget for program marketing and instructional needs
• Requests, allocates, and manages resources required to accomplish department goals and objectives
• Ensures adherence to the guidelines of the program on the main campus
• Attends orientation and faculty meetings as necessary
• Completes duties in compliance with all standards, policies, and guidelines applicable to the Shady Grove campus
• Addresses student issues professionally and timely, in accordance with institutional policies, and makes referrals as necessary
• Provides service and excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Full-time or adjunct teaching experience in higher education
• Experience working as a Counselor in the State of Maryland

Skills

• Communication: Effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner
• Critical Thinking & Judgement: Make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis
• Relationship Management: Provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs
• Leadership: Demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high-energy, driven, hands-on leader with expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforce
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal: Highly motivated team player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships at all levels within and external to the organization
• Problem Solving: Proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with resolutions
• Multi-Cultural: Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Adaptability to Change: Flexible and supportive in dynamic conditions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and prescription insurance
• Long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance
• Paid sick leave and annual leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition remission
• Supplemental retirement options

Pay

$63,000 - $68,863