Director, Masters of Arts in Counseling

University of Maine • Farmington, ME

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About The Position

The University of Maine at Farmington is seeking a Director to lead and advance its Master of Arts in Counseling graduate program. The Director provides strategic direction for academic quality, curriculum development, accreditation, and continuous improvement, and supports graduate students through advising, instruction, and mentorship. The role builds partnerships with community organizations, mental health professionals, and clinical internship sites to create hands-on learning opportunities. The Director also works with the Graduate Center on recruitment, admissions, student engagement, and retention; coordinates clinical practica and internships; teaches field-based courses; and ensures alignment with Maine professional counseling licensure standards. Additional responsibilities include program planning, accreditation activities, budget management, and collaboration with faculty and University leadership.

The successful candidate will bring clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a commitment to student success and ethical counseling practice. The position offers an annual salary of up to $65,000, based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants who require visa sponsorship cannot be considered. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST Friday, November 13, 2026. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and a post-offer physical as applicable.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Current Maine Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential.
• Qualifications to provide clinical supervision in accordance with Maine LCPC regulations.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to ethical counseling practices.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners.
• Strong project management skills, adaptability, and enthusiasm for advancing graduate counseling education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the M.A. in Counseling program, supporting academic excellence, curriculum development, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Advise, instruct, mentor, and guide graduate students through their academic and professional journeys.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations, mental health professionals, and clinical internship sites.
• Collaborate with the Graduate Center to strengthen recruitment, coordinate admissions, and support student engagement and retention.
• Coordinate clinical practica and internships and teach field-based courses.
• Ensure program alignment with Maine's professional counseling licensure standards.
• Oversee program planning, accreditation activities, and budget management.
• Collaborate with faculty and University leadership.

Benefits

• Annual salary up to $65,000, based on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.
• 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director