Director of University Counseling Services

The Director of University Counseling Services is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and management of the university's Counseling Services. This role involves developing and implementing policies and procedures, overseeing clinical and administrative operations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality mental health services to the university community. This position oversees and manages personnel, operations, policy, logistics, and strategic planning. The Director of University Counseling Services serves as the primary liaison for the student University Counseling Services (UCS) to the university and surrounding community. The role provides direct counseling and education services to students and consultation to students, faculty, and staff. The Director of University Counseling Services ensures staff and programs work collaboratively and effectively with other areas of the university. The salary for this position is $90,000, commensurate with experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct the strategic planning and operations for university counseling services
• Develops an inclusive, holistic work and clinical environment for university counseling services.
• Provide clinical consultation for counselors and counseling services
• Ensure compliance with counseling services policies and standards of practice
• Manage counseling office and operations, including annual budget planning and accounting.
• Serve as a liaison to campus and community stakeholders
• Exercise supervisory authority for the counseling services clinicians and staff.
• Implement and utilize best practice mental health assessment tools to improve counseling services for students.
• Maintain up to date policies for university counseling clinicians and services, including crisis management.
• Stay up to date on information related to crisis and mental health management, and communicating these effectively with campus stakeholders.
• Serve on university, community, and UW-system committees as needed (e.g., Behavioral Review and Recommendation Team).
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with campus and community stakeholders.
• Establish infrastructure in UCS to serve as a "point of distribution" in case of emergency or disaster.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Master's Degree in public health, nursing, mental health/counseling, medical/hospital/clinic administration or related field.
• Medical or mental health licensure in the state of Wisconsin, such as Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• 2-5 years of clinical or mental health administrative experience
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience
• Education, knowledge, and/or experience in public health

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

University Counseling Services provides time sensitive and goal-oriented mental health services through a wellness lens to the UW-Platteville student population. The University Counseling Services facilitates emotional, academic, social, and personal development utilizing individual and group counseling.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted by August 24th, 2025, for priority deadline. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply: The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Additional documents as needed

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at

for a paper copy of the annual report. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

EEO Statement: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.