Associate Director of Administrative Services, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology [R0147819]
Associate Director of Administrative Services, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology [R0147819]
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of Administrative Services UNLV Student Wellness Student Counseling and Psychology R0147819
ROLE of the POSITION
Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Nevada Las Vegas is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Director of Administrative Services. CAPS is an IACS-accredited center within the Student Wellness unit that also includes the departments of health center CARE center wellness education disability resource center office of student rights and responsibilities and military and veterans services. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic and integrated service delivery model that offers comprehensive wellness services to a diverse student population. CAPS maintains multiple training programs including an APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Services Psychology a psychiatric residency program and a practicum training program. This is a full-time 12-month position.
The Associate Director (AD) of Administrative Services under the direction of the CAPS Executive Director assists in the leadership and management of CAPS. The AD of Administrative Services collaborates effectively with other members of the CAPS leadership team including the Associate Director of Clinical Services and the Associate Director of Training. CAPS exists to assist students to enhance their psychological health and personal effectiveness thus empowering them to maximize their academic accomplishment university involvement and personal adjustment. The AD position participates in planning coordination and implementation of CAPS processes and organizational design. The AD has as primary responsibilities the supervision of clinical senior staff and the oversight and management of certain satellite services. The AD of Administrative Services also provides oversight for CAPS Outreach Social Media & Technology and Wellness Promotion. The AD ensures that policies and practices are in accordance with safe effective and professional conduct state and federal laws and mandates licensure requirements accreditation standards and UNLV/ Nevada System of Higher Education mandates. Additionally the AD is responsible to ensure that the CAPS Student Wellness Unit Division of Student Affairs and University philosophies and standards are universally disseminated and adhered to. In the absence of the CAPS Executive Director the AD of Administrative Services along with the Associate Director of Clinical Services and Associate Director of Training may act on behalf of the Director. The AD also provides direct clinical services such as individual therapy group therapy psychological assessment crisis intervention educational programming and consultation with the university community. The AD completes accurate and timely documentation and acknowledges the unique characteristics of each client and provides respectful professional clinical care to our diverse UNLV population.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires aDoctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related fieldfrom an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and2-3 years of related professional experience as well as at least one year of administrative supervision and managerial experience. Candidates are required to be licensed as a Psychologist and attain licensure as a Psychologist within Nevada by the start date. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. All candidates must pass a background screening. Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants from an APA-Accredited doctoral program and doctoral internship are preferred. Three years of comparable supervisory and managerial experience are preferred as is supervisory and managerial experience in a university counseling center setting. The successful candidate will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills competency in working with a diverse student population demonstrated skills in administrative supervision and management and flexibility to manage multiple competing demands
Additional preferences for this leadership position include (1) clinical and training experience with progressive administrative/supervisory responsibilities; (2) knowledge of and experience working in an integrated service delivery model (3) demonstrated experience with telehealth brief therapy and step-care treatment (4) demonstrated multicultural competence in all areas of service delivery including supervision and training; (4) success in working with a multidisciplinary treatment team; (5) strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention experience and (6) excellent oral written and interpersonal skills.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary is$136752. Unable to offer more than stated salary.
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off sick leave and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on June 16 2025.
Materials should be addressed to Dr. Sonaly Silva Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources at or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0147819 in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Resume cover letter three professional references.
Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
