Executive Director, University Counseling Center - University of Pittsburgh

Another Source•Pittsburgh, PA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Another Source is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh to find an Executive Director for their University Counseling Center. This is a leadership role focused on supporting approximately 35,000+ students and shaping the future of integrated wellness and student mental health on campus. The position involves leading a team of around 40 clinicians, trainees, and mental health professionals, influencing campus-wide wellness strategy, and strengthening team culture during a period of transition. The role offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements and is a key part of the Division of Student Affairs' commitment to holistic student wellness. The University Counseling Center (UCC) collaborates with various campus departments and community providers to support student success and well-being.

Requirements

Earned degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related mental health field (doctoral degree preferred).
7+ years of relevant clinical experience and licensure (or license eligibility).
Progressive leadership experience within a university counseling center, higher education mental health setting, or similarly complex clinical environment.
Experience supervising clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong operational, administrative, and financial management experience.
Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through complexity and organizational change.
Commitment to ethical, student-centered care and inclusive excellence.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and emotional intelligence skills.
Experience balancing clinical excellence, operational effectiveness, and organizational culture.
Understanding of the relationship between student well-being, learning, belonging, and student success.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and campus stakeholders.
Cultural humility and demonstrated ability to lead within diverse environments.

Nice To Haves

Psychologists
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
Higher education mental health leaders
Counseling center associate/assistant directors ready to step into a director-level role

Responsibilities

Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the University Counseling Center.
Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of therapists, psychologists, social workers, trainees, and embedded clinicians.
Foster a culture grounded in trust, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety.
Strengthen organizational communication, role clarity, and shared understanding across teams.
Balance student access and responsiveness with sustainable clinical practice and clinician well-being.
Oversee departmental operations including staffing, budgeting, workflow management, assessment, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, accreditation, and professional standards, including IACS, AUCCCD, and CCMH participation.
Advance integrated approaches to student wellness through collaboration with Student Affairs, Student Health Services, Care and Resource Support, campus safety, and academic partners.
Utilize assessment, operational insight, and data-informed decision-making to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Serve as a visible and trusted campus leader and advocate for student mental health and well-being.
Contribute as a divisional leader within Student Affairs, helping advance broader initiatives related to student success, belonging, engagement, and wellness.