Director of Graduate Counseling Programs

Husson University•Bangor, ME

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graduate Counseling program at Husson University is seeking a full-time Director to begin in the Spring of 2027. Husson University is a small, private, not-for-profit university offering on-campus and online programs, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty to create and support an inclusive learning community. The university is located in Bangor, Maine, a desirable area with an international airport, a major hospital, multiple colleges, and easy access to natural attractions.

Requirements

Earned PhD. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education or closely related field, preferably from a CACREP accredited doctoral program.
Must meet CACREP standards for core faculty eligibility.
Licensed or eligible for license as clinical mental health counselor (LCPC) in Maine and/or certified or eligible for certification as a school counselor.
Evidence of Counseling Professional identity (ACA, ACES, AMHCA, and/or ASCA membership(s)) required.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience in Counselor Education, preferably in a CACREP accredited program.
Experience in a leadership role.
Exceptional skills in written and verbal communication, interpersonal relations, and personnel management.
Knowledge of issues in higher education.
In-depth understanding of contemporary counseling practice.
Ability to work with university and off-campus constituencies.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in school counseling.
Experience as CACREP program chairs/directors.
CACREP reviewer experience is desirable.
Training and experience in clinical supervision and school counseling and/or mental health counseling experience preferred.
Experience in program administration, recruiting and evaluating faculty, developing and implementing curriculum and policy, and budgeting are desirable.
Familiarity with CACREP accreditation process is also desired.
Grant writing skills and experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

Administration and coordination of the Counseling and Human Relations program, including two CACREP accredited master’s degree programs (MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling) and Early Start Psychology to Counseling programs.
Representing the program in national, state, local, university, college, regulatory, and governmental arenas, along with the Dean.
Supervising and evaluating two core full-time faculty members, the Clinical Coordinator, adjunct faculty, and a part-time administrative assistant and student worker.
Developing, coordinating, monitoring, and administering the curriculum and pertinent academic policies.
Evaluating the academic progress and success of matriculated students.
Teaching six credits per semester in areas of expertise.
Maintaining currency within a relevant professional area of expertise and participating in scholarly activities.
Providing service to the college and interacting with internal and external communities to promote the counseling programs.
Maintaining strong, positive professional connections.
Maintaining student office hours and advising students, including certification and licensing students.
Providing information and advice for course selection, progress, and professional career pathway development.
Developing remediation plans for students in academic jeopardy.
Reviewing and approving program completions and petitions for graduation.
Completing forms and letters of recommendation for licensure, certification, and employment.
Managing information and data for annual program and student assessment, along with the Director of Assessment and the Dean.
Supporting the admissions process.
Working with the Dean to develop new programs and offerings.
Maintaining an ongoing record of scholarship.
Demonstrating excellence in teaching.
Long-range planning and developing a visionary perspective for Counseling and Human Relations programs and professions.
Organizational skills, program assessment and evaluation, and financial management.
Grant writing and experience are desirable.