Assistant Director
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
014539
Functional Title:Assistant Director
Position Type:Administration - Staff
Position Eclass:EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:Counseling and Psychological Services is a unit within UNCG’s Student Health Services. UNCG Counseling and Psychological Services provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students virtually and in person, designed to support and challenge students’ personal growth, academic success, and emotional health, as well as services and programs to promote positive mental health throughout the University community. The services may include: short-term individual counseling, group therapy, workshops, psychiatric services, and a variety of outreach programs designed to promote self-help and personal growth.
The Campus Violence Response Center’s (CVRC) mission is to create a single point of access for any UNCG student who has experienced violence. CVRC is confidential staff providing survivors with affirming, empowering, and confidential services.
This position will oversee, direct, coordinate and evaluate crisis services across Counseling & Psychological Services and Campus Violence Response Center; provide strategic leadership for Crisis Management Process and clinical case management, including AOD and MH concerns; provides administrative and clinical supervision of assigned Counseling and Psychological Services and CVRC clinical staff and ensure liaison relationships with community agencies and behavioral health care providers, particularly inpatient units
The Assistant Director will direct and provide effective case management, including a comprehensive referral, follow-up, and continuity of care program for students needing resources beyond Counseling & Psychological Services; Evaluate and maintain website referral database for students seeking community mental health care; Collaborate with integral campus partners, including but not limited to the Dean of Students Office, Title IX, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities; Other clinical duties may include: crisis intervention, including support for after-hours crisis provision, same day services, individual and group counseling
This position will also provide outreach and consultation to students, faculty, staff and families; Supervision and training of practicum/intern graduate students. This is a leadership position within Counseling & Psychological Services and as such provides strategic visioning and planning for mental health services, particularly crisis and case management, within the UNCG community; Collaboratively develop and update Counseling & Psychological Services policies and procedures related to crisis intervention, crisis management, hospitalization, referral and scope of care; Other duties as assigned.
- An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree. A North Carolina license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (LCMHC/LCMHCA) or Social Work (LCSWA/LCSW).
- Experience in crisis and risk assessment and management
- Clinical and administrative supervision experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with diverse constituents.
- Demonstrated proficiency in and a commitment to multicultural competence and experience working with individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as underrepresented and/or underserved populations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience in college counseling.
- At least 3 years of experience in clinical case management in a college/university setting.
Recruitment Range:
$77,786 - $85,940
Org #-Department:Student Health Services - 44604
Job Open Date:09/24/2026
For Best Consideration Date:10/08/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
FTE:1.000
Type of Appointment:Permanent
Number of Months per Year:12
FLSA:Exempt
Percentage Of Time:40%
Key Responsibility:Direct Service
Essential Tasks:- Ensure liaison relationships with community agencies and behavioral health care providers, particularly inpatient units.
- Direct and provide effective case management, including a comprehensive referral, follow-up, and continuity of care program for students needing resources beyond Counseling and Psychological Services.
- Other clinical duties may include: crisis intervention, including support for after-hours crisis provision, same day services, individual and group counseling.
- Provide outreach and consultation to students, faculty, staff and families.
25%
Key Responsibility:Leadership and program management
Essential Tasks:- Strategic visioning and planning for mental health services, particularly crisis and case management, within the UNCG community.
- Oversee, direct, coordinate and evaluate crisis services across Counseling & Psychological Services and Campus Violence Response Center.
- Provide strategic leadership for Crisis Management Process and clinical case management, including AOD and MH concerns.
- Collaboratively develop and update Counseling & Psychological Services’ policies and procedures related to crisis intervention, crisis management, hospitalization, referral and scope of care.
- Evaluate and maintain website referral database for students seeking community mental health care.
15%
Key Responsibility:Supervision & Training
Essential Tasks:- Administrative and clinical supervision of assigned Counseling & Psychological Services and CVRC clinical staff.
- Supervision of assigned practicum/intern graduate students.
- Training of staff and trainees in crisis and case management.
15%
Key Responsibility:Collaborative and Critical Engagement
Essential Tasks:- Staff, Division and Collaborative meetings; participation in professional development; university wide committees, strategic planning, program planning and evaluation of crisis services.
- Collaborate with integral campus partners, including but not limited to the Dean of Students Office, Title IX, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
- Act as the liaison between the CC and community agencies, especially behavioral health inpatient units.
5%
Key Responsibility:Other Duties as assigned
Essential Tasks:- Other duties as assigned.
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Color Distinction, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Bending, Reaching
Work Environment:Night/Dark, Inside
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States
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