Director - Counseling Center

NDSU is seeking applications for an experienced and visionary leader for the position of Counseling Center Director. The Director provides overall administration for highly skilled team of 8 professional staff members and approximately 12 graduate student trainees who serve NDSU’s nearly 12,000 undergraduate, professional and graduate students.

The NDSU Counseling Center is accredited by International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and provides therapy services to individuals, groups and couples. The Center operates within a short-term or intermittent model of individual treatment. The primary goal of the Center’s clinical services is to provide students with appropriate mental health care and assist with personal development. Clinical services include initial assessments, individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling, psycho-educational programs, and referral to community resources when appropriate. As space allows, there are no limits for involvement in therapy or support groups, or in workshops and outreach activities.

The Director coordinates recruitment, training, supervision, development and evaluation of staff, including licensed personal counselors, graduate assistant trainees, and administrative staff including, clinical supervision, outreach and consultation services to the university community. The Director oversees the department budget, prepares annual reports, assesses the quality of services, and ensures adherence to accreditation standards. Additionally, the Director is a member of the NDSU Care Team and collaborates with the Dean of Students Office, Case Management and Student Health Service and other campus units to holistically support students in crisis. The Director contributes to a campus engaged in creating an inclusive environment that fosters excellence.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00; 7:30-4:00 during summer and breaks

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work or closely related field
• Licensure, or the ability to qualify for ND licensure (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker)
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in a clinical and/or counseling setting
• Two years-experience in a supervisory capacity (both clinical and administrative)
• Evidence of involvement and commitment to professional development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from historically under-represented groups
• Experience in assessment and/or evaluation of programs and services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Budget management experience
• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in counseling, psychology, counselor education or other closely related discipline
• Experience counseling in a higher education setting

Applicant Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Three professional references

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.