Program Director - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

About the role

The Program Director is a member of the full-time core faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is granted release time to serve an administrative appointment related to managing the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program on campus.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction
• Day-to-day program operations
• Assisting students toward successful term-by-term progression
• Managing the curriculum
• Advising students
• Hiring and evaluating faculty
• Creating quarterly schedules
• Providing budget recommendations
• Ensuring CACREP standards and the South University Mission are upheld in all areas of the program
• Engaging in professional associations, businesses, and the local community as necessary to promote the visibility and stature of the program
• Abiding by the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Campus President or Director, and the Campus Executive Committee
• Serving as campus leader of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, responding to all academic matters and expenditures related to the program
• Selecting and developing a Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least twice per year
• Selecting, training, developing, managing, and leading faculty according to the guidelines
• Collecting data for Key Performance Indicators, submitting quarterly student evaluation forms for all students, and participating in formal evaluation of students as indicated in the Graduate Student Handbook and Clinical Handbook
• Promoting the visibility and stature of the program through partnerships with campus leadership, academic counselors, admissions, financial aid, and student services personnel
• Supporting and executing University initiatives designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the University’s strategic planning
• Collaborating with the Campus Director or Dean of Academic Affairs and Retention (DAAR), Department Chair, and fellow Directors concerning scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other issues to support student learning and facilitate efficient resource use
• Notifying the College Dean and Campus Director/DAAR of any expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional or programmatic accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education
• Facilitating the submission of required programmatic reports and documentation, including graduation rates, program assessment, performance on state licensing or certification examinations, and employment rates
• Supporting core and non-core faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program; completing yearly evaluations of core faculty members; and completing yearly classroom observations for core and non-core faculty members
• Participating in program-related Campus events as indicated, including New Student Orientation, Pinning, graduation, etc.
• Responding to all program related inquiries from prospective students, university administration, accrediting bodies, and other community constituents

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in a counselor education program, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or a related doctoral degree with prior experience as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as instructor of record in master’s and/or doctorate-level face-to-ground clinical mental health counseling instruction in a post-secondary or college institution.
• A minimum of two years prior management experience in higher education or in another organization within the program director’s discipline.
• Membership in a professional association tied to the counseling profession.
• Current state licensing/certification required (ex: LPC, LMHP, LMFT).
• Shows evidence of sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling and evidence of professional service and advocacy in counseling.
• Ability to read, understand, write, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, university leaders, and public groups.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
• Experience with computerized administrative systems.
• Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
• Other requirements specific to the discipline.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time