Employment type: Full-Time

Req#: 3001

S493

Associate Director of Counseling Psychology Program at Shady Grove

Contingent II (more than 6 mos)

Exempt

$78,500 - $80,000

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 2023.

• Provides advisement to students in the program.
• Provides support to the cohorts that enter the program.
• Provides curriculum offerings for the Shady Grove Campus.
• 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 Counseling, 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.
• Attends orientation and faculty meetings as necessary.
• Addresses all student issues in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with institutional policies and procedures and makes referrals as necessary.
• Provides service and excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A Doctorate Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or related field required.

A minimum of four (4) years of Full-time or Adjunct teaching experience in higher education and experience working as a Counselor in the State of Maryland.

• Able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic and tactful manner.
• Able to make well reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Able to personally provide a high level of interactive service to others.
• Building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Demonstrate success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands on leader.
• Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, and mentoring.
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and be flexible and supportive.

Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are strongly encouraged but not required for eligible faculty and staff employed by Bowie State University. This protocol may be subject to change.

Non-Union Position. BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.