Director, Graduate Counseling Programs
Director, Graduate Counseling Programs
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Description
Rivier University invites applications for the position of Director of Graduate Counseling Programs which includes a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an . in School Counseling. This is a twelvemonth fulltime administrative position with an annual teaching load of twelve credits. The Director will report to the Dean of Counseling and Psychology.
The Division of Counseling and Psychology encompasses three degree levels including an undergraduate B.A. in psychology graduate counseling programs and a Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology recently accredited by APA. Supporting the Universitys overall commitment to behavioral health the division will occupy fully renovated suite of offices meeting rooms conference facilities and collaboration spaces in the summer of 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Graduate Counseling Programs will oversee all aspects of the masters programs including but not limited to adjunct faculty hiring course scheduling; admissions advising and maintaining academic standards. The position includes teaching twelve credit hours per year of graduate coursework and advisement of students completing doctoral scholarly projects.
Administrative Leadership:
- Ensure that the Universitys Mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world is respected and promoted throughout the Counseling and Psychology Division:
- Develop strategic initiatives for the University.
- Participate in longterm planning and policy setting.
- Provide innovative leadership designed to strengthen the counseling and psychology workforce development initiatives.
- Manage administrative functions within graduate counseling programs
- Maintain a visible presence on campus and within the greater Nashua community.
Academic Leadership:
- Recruit support assess and expand a diverse faculty and adjunct faculty pool.
- Support curriculum development and assessment especially as related to the graduate counseling programs.
- Assure compliance with NECHE standards and best practice in graduate counseling programs.
- Train direct and work closely with the divisional administrative assistant to ensure effective office management.
- Work closely with Enrollment Management and assist in student recruitment.
- Promote institutional assessment and improvement.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate from an APAaccredited program in Counseling School or Clinical Psychology or closely related field. The successful candidate will have a clearly expressed desire to contribute to the development of the programs and the model of training practitionerscholars.
- Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of graduate teaching and clinical experience with working knowledge of program coordination advisement and evaluation evidence of effective teaching administrative supervision and program development.
- Licensed orlicense eligiblein mental health counseling or psychology as a professional counselor in New Hampshire.
- Skills: Strong leadership communication and organizational skills. Ability to work collaborativelyacross administrative knowledge of accreditation standards and in using technology for educational and administrative purposes.
- Learning Modalities: Experience with online and hybrid program delivery.
Supplemental Information
To apply applicants should send a letter of application curriculum vitae and contact information for 35 professional references to: . For best consideration materials should be received by May 15 2025. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential. For inquiries regarding the position please contact Dr. Jay Cerio Interim Dean Division of Counseling and School Psychology .
Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion age veteran or marital status sexual orientation gender identity or disability in admission or access to treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.
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Director
Employment Type
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