Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director, University Counseling Center

REPORTS TO: Vice President for Student Affairs

The Director of the University Counseling Center is responsible for providing group and individual counseling to students enrolled at Virginia Union University. This includes taking responsibility for crisis management, consultation, and educational programming to support student development.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate all aspects of the services of the Counseling and Student Development Center.
Provide counseling services for students.
Coordinate, advise, train and supervise the Peer Counselors Association.
Manage, supervise, and prepare the annual budget of the Counseling and Student Development Center.
Evaluate satisfaction of counseling services and education programs/seminar.
Serve on University-wide and departmental committees as assigned.
Collaborate with the University Health Center with regard to services provided to mutual student clients.
Conduct exit interviews and maintain records of all students that officially withdraw from the University.
Provide leadership for monitoring student needs and the development/modifications of Center programs to meet those needs.
Participate in the University’s crisis intervention services and referral of students.
Collaborate with residence halls to identify student needs.
Conduct intelligence, personality & career assessments as deemed appropriate for client needs.
Implement a system of referrals for students to be used by faculty, resident hall directors, and the general university staff. (i.e. conduct intake interviews and maintain progress notes, etc.)
Responsible for and supervise operation of the office (inventory, ordering of supplies, filing, etc.).
Consult with faculty and administration regarding interests, needs and problems of students.
Make referrals to psychiatrists and other professional services to address student needs.
Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Master’s Degree (Doctorate Preferred) in counseling psychology, counseling education or related area.
Five years professional staff experience preferred, including a minimum of two years administrative experience in student counseling in a higher education setting or mental health agency.
Demonstrated management and administrative skills.
Demonstrated commitment to providing educational programs, consultation, and mediation.
Demonstrated writing and conceptual skills.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the unique needs of minorities and women.
Demonstrated active interest in participating in professional organizations, i.e., membership, offices held, writing and/or program presentation.