Associate Director of Counseling Psychology Program at Shady Grove (Contingent II)

Maryland Connect•University, FL

64d•$63,000 - $68,863•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Counseling Psychology performs coordination of site operations including marketing and outreach. This position assists in overseeing professional standards and curriculum offering for the cohorts that will begin in Fall 2022. This position also contributes to the overall success of the Counseling Psychology Program and the addictions certificate. This position reports to the Department Chair, Dean on the BSU Main Campus, Program Coordnator, with connection to Shady Grove administrators as appropriate.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or related field
Full-time or Adjunct teaching experience in higher education
Experience working as a Counselor in the State of Maryland
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic and tactful manner using preferred methods and levels as applicable to the job.
Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors
Relationship Management – able to personally provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs
Leadership – has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands-on leader. Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforce
Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization
Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions
Multi-Cultural- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive

Responsibilities

Provides coordination of site operations for the Counseling Psychology and Addictions Certificate
Works with the Counseling Psychology Program Coordinator on the Main Campus
Provides Advisement to students in the program
Provides support to the Cohorts that enter the program
Provides curriculum offerings for the Shady Grove Campus
Provides Outreach to the Schools and Community to look for possible students for the cohort
Maintains appropriate community relationships
Provides marketing materials and open houses to recruit students for the cohorts
Meets with the Coordinator for Counseling Psychology, Director of Continuing Education, Department Chair and the Dean on the main campus as necessary to keep them apprised of the Shady Grove guidelines and program needs
Stays abreast of emerging issues in Counseling
Participates in the planning and usage of the Shady Grove Budget for needs such as program marketing and/or other instructional needs of the program
Requests, allocates and manages resources required to accomplish department goals and objectives
Keeps the guidelines of the program of the main campus.
Attends orientation and faculty meetings as necessary.
Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with all standards, policies, and guidelines that apply to Shady Grove campus.
Addresses all student issues in a professional and timely manner, and in accordance with institutional policies and procedures and make referrals as necessary
Provides service and excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement
Performs other duties as assigned