Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 5, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Education Administration & Leadership, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Other Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Counseling, Health Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Monday, August 5, 2024
What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45
programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a
private institution dedicated to providing educational
opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional
development of a diverse student population.
Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by
the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of
community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty,
staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our
8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming
environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that
helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them.
Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape
students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also
shape their characters through encouraging community involvement,
volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what
makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and
Become, a place where you can make a difference in
the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter
future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
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 daily coordination of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program on campus. Responsibilities include but are not limited to 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, and ensuring CACREP standards and the South University Mission are upheld in all areas of the program. The Program Director engages in professional associations, businesses, and the local community as necessary to promote the visibility and stature of the program. The Program Director abides by the mandates set by the South University Board of Managers, the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Campus Director, and the Campus Executive Committee. Please be advised that the position is campus-based in Virginia Beach, VA.
A sign on bonus is available for this position.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
Serves
as campus leader of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program,
responding to all academic matters and expenditures related to the
program.
Performs
instructional duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty job
description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty
Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
Selects
and develops a Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least
twice per year.
Participates
in faculty development each year as required.
Selects,
trains, develops, manages, and leads faculty according to the
guidelines provided by the Campus Director and Department Chair and
in accordance with the policies and procedures of the
University/Campus and CACREP.
Collects
data for Key Performance Indicators, submits quarterly student
evaluation forms for all students, and participates in formal
evaluation of students as indicated in the Graduate Student
Handbook and Clinical Handbook.
Partners
with the campus leadership (President, Director, and/or Dean) to
generate a strategic enrollment plan for the program.
In
partnership with campus leadership, develops and supports a plan
for outreach activities to generate a prospective student pool
sufficient to sustain and grow the program, consistent with the
strategic enrollment plan.
Collaborates
with academic counselors, admissions, financial aid, and student
services personnel to assist with enrolling qualified
students.
Effectively
administers and grows the program(s), including curriculum
development, program assessment, student registration/advisement,
and community and campus relations.
Supports
and executes University initiatives designed to achieve student
completion rates as outlined in the University’s strategic
planning.
Collaborates
with the Campus Director, Department Chair, and fellow Directors
concerning scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum, and other
issues to support student learning and facilitate efficient
resource use.
Notifies
the College Dean and Campus Director 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.
Facilitates
the submission of required programmatic reports and documentation,
including graduation rates, program assessment, performance on
state licensing or certification examinations, and employment
rates.
Provides
leadership to core and non-core faculty in the Clinical Mental
Health Counseling program; completes yearly evaluations of core
faculty members; and completes yearly classroom observations for
core and non-core faculty members.
Supports
College-level initiatives and directives to maintain compliance
with accreditation and state regulatory criteria and adhere to all
University and campus policies and procedures. In the absence of a
Department Chair, partner with the College Dean to oversee
accreditation activities.
Participates
in program-related Campus events as indicated, including New
Student Orientation, Pinning, graduation, etc.
Responds
to all program-related inquiries from prospective students,
university administration, accrediting bodies, and other community
constituents.
Other
responsibilities as determined by the Campus Director and
Department Chair/College Dean.
REQUIREMENTS:
The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus and close vision. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive. #ZR
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 daily coordination of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program on campus. Responsibilities include but are not limited to 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, and ensuring CACREP standards and the South University Mission are upheld in all areas of the program. The Program Director engages in professional associations, businesses, and the local community as necessary to promote the visibility and stature of the program. The Program Director abides by the mandates set by the South University Board of Managers, the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Campus Director, and the Campus Executive Committee. Please be advised that the position is campus-based in Virginia Beach, VA.
A sign on bonus is available for this position.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
- 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 an instructor of record in master’s and/or doctorate-level face-to-face, on-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.
- For the Savannah campus only: Certification as a qualified clinical supervisor (ACS or CPCS) preferred for clinical training instruction and supervision to include the Georgia Composite Board of PCs, SWs, and MFTs required telemental health certification and/or training in service delivery and supervision.
- Other requirements specific to the discipline.
The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus and close vision. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive. #ZR
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