Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant Director - Counseling Center External Link to Posting http://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/13571 Department Counseling Center - 40240 Vacancy Number E320 Position Number 1129 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Assistant Director of the Counseling Center has administrative responsibilities for providing oversight to the Counseling Center’s community engagement efforts including outreach, consultation, and professional continuing education program management. In addition, the Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating program assessment and evaluation efforts, project management and staff supervision. This position assists with the general administration of the Counseling Center and related services and programs and provides leadership in identifying, developing and responding to consultation opportunities with community constituents including faculty, administrators, staff, students and other campus stakeholders. The Assistant Director assists with developing and providing training to the campus community on areas related to the impact of social, emotional and psychological concerns on academic performance.
The Assistant Director also provides individual, group and relationship counseling, case supervision, outreach, consultation, crisis intervention, referral and other duties, as assigned. In addition, the Assistant Director participates in the after-hour / on-call rotation, as needed and develops and maintains strong relationships with Center and campus colleagues in order to provide services that meet the assessed needs of students and of the campus.
This position reports to the Center’s Director and works with the Associate Director and other staff members to offer comprehensive services for students and appropriate consultation for the campus community.

Minimum Requirements

- Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program with an appropriate pre-doctoral internship experience
– Four years of post-doctoral experience including clinical counseling services, clinical supervision, clinical training, and administrative or teaching responsibilities with at least three years of clinical experience in college counseling centers (can include pre-doctoral internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship)
– Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in North Carolina is required

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position

- Strong administrative, communication (oral and written), clinical, consultation, planning, programming and interpersonal skills.
– Experienced in designing and implementing preventive programming and/or outreach programs.
– Demonstrated generalist orientation, knowledge of and competence working with diverse groups as well as possessing experience in providing services which support the mission of an active university counseling center.

Preferred formal education, professional skills and work experience

Interest and expertise in one or more of the following is desired: mood regulation, anxiety management, multicultural concerns, clinical supervision, groups or mind-body principles.

A commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations (racial/ethnic, LGBTQIA, ability , gender, SES, etc.

Experience using creative design software packages (Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, MS Publisher, etc.

Possess 3-5 years of progressive clinical and administrative experience in college counseling center work.

Clinical training and supervision experience.

Understanding of student development and Student Affairs in a university setting.

Primary purpose of the division, department, and/or grant

The UNCW Counseling Center provides general counseling for students (individual, relationship, and group); development and delivery of outreach programming; consultation services (including targeted campus training efforts) for campus constituencies; crisis intervention services, referral services, and training services (including didactic training and clinical supervision) for early career psychologists and participants in the Center’s pre-licensure training program.

College/School Information

The Division of Student Affairs consists of fourteen functional departments, each of which is responsible for providing a variety of student support, service, and educational programs which are accessible to all members of the university community. The staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom. We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Guided by our Strategic Plan, the university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with nearly 17,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that make up the UNC System.

EEO Statement

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Applicant Instructions

To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position. Also, please provide a cover letter that describes which specific skill set you are interested in and your work experience that will support being successful in this role.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year 12 Months Position Type Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 02/14/2019 Priority Consideration Date 03/18/2019 Priority Consideration Information

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Address application documents to Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita
3. List of 3 Professional References

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