Counseling Program Coordinator - Associate Professor - 12 MONTH

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counseling Program Coordinator in the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation is a 12-month tenure track position. The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring Counseling Program adherence to CACREP accreditation standards, which involves close collaboration with the director, comprehensive management of the accreditation process, and punctual completion of all necessary reporting. The Coordinator is responsible for keeping the curriculum content current and reflective of these standards while also teaching courses within the discipline. This position requires active engagement in scholarship appropriate to the faculty rank and contributing to service at the university, community, and professional levels. Additional responsibilities include managing inquiries about the program, overseeing admissions, supporting students through academic procedures, and monitoring their progress, including graduation audits. The Coordinator also plays a crucial role in guiding students with career planning, developing the program’s course schedule, assigning faculty, assessing program outcomes, and providing input on the annual budget. This position requires residency in the greater Little Rock area during employment. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mental Health or Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field from a regionally accredited university (CACREP accredited strongly preferred)
Licensed or Arkansas license-eligible in counseling specialty
Experience in the teaching of counseling and knowledge about mental health, rehabilitation, and school counseling
Experience with a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard)

Nice To Haves

Experience in college/university teaching and student supervision
Experience teaching across various platforms, i.e. face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid
Demonstrated dedication to multicultural education and social justice (e.g., LGBTQ+, ethnic groups, social class, and disability status)
Evidence of a commitment to working collegially
Training in specialty areas and teaching competency in areas that complement current faculty specialties as part of a multi-track large counseling program
Membership in ACA and ASCA
Established record of or potential for the accomplishment of conference presentations and publishing in journals and/or books

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with CACREP accreditation requirements in collaboration with director
Manage accreditation process and complete associated reporting requirements
Keep curriculum content timely and in line with accreditation standards
Teach courses in the discipline per current workload policy
Keep course content timely and in line with accreditation standards
Engage in scholarship in the designated field, sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank
Engage in service at the university level, community level, and professional level, sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank
Respond to inquiries regarding the designated program(s)
Collaboratively make admission decisions regarding applicants to the program(s) and ensure completion of the university-required admission processes
Navigate enrollment and probation procedures and assist students as necessary.
Monitor student progress through the program and adjust degree plans as necessary
Complete graduation audits and ensures completion of the university-required process, including any thesis/final project/exams
Assist students with career planning and job placement resources
Develop the program course schedule and assign faculty for each course
Develop program goals, perform an assessment of program outcomes and ensure appropriate curriculum mapping related to program goals
Provide input and make recommendations to the CHPR Director regarding the development of and expenditures from the annual budget
Attend university meetings designed for Program Coordinators