Counseling Placement Program Manager

About the role

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies:

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non‑verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity, adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes‑Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative partnerships with diverse community agencies and stakeholders that align with the Counseling Department and SOE's social justice mission.
• Ensure practicum and internship placements meet state and national accreditation standards.
• Support partner initiatives, collaborations, and outreach efforts to identify future placements.
• Build and maintain a database in SimCare for all clinical mental health‑based and K‑12 partnerships for the Counseling Department.
• Create, maintain, and modify all SimCare forms for placements.
• Collect, analyze, and report on practicum and internship progress to support accreditation efforts.
• Facilitate practicum and internship placement information sessions for counseling students.
• Collaborate with PPCT Director to update and maintain field experience handbooks for the counseling programs.
• Provide practicum and internship search preparation and support to students.
• Collaborate with data administrator, program directors, and administrative support to develop and maintain placement Canvas course.
• Maintain complete and accurate program records to ensure data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with PPCT Director to create and provide training for site supervisors including, but not limited to, expectations, program specifics, and supervision.