Associate Director of Operations, Outreach and Campus Engagement Services Director

Purdue University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks a dynamic Associate Director of Operations, Outreach and Campus Engagement. This key leadership role is ideal for a strong generalist therapist eager to make a difference in a vibrant campus community.

You will provide vision and oversight for all outreach and campus engagement initiatives, including the CAPS Liaison Program, crisis debriefing, and campus response planning. Working closely with the Senior Director, you’ll help drive data collection, budget planning, and strategic development for outreach services. You will also collaborate with CAPS leadership to conduct staff reviews and coordinate services across all areas of CAPS, supporting a culture of continuous growth.

In addition to providing clinical services and supervising therapists-in-training, you will develop and evaluate outreach programming and offer consultation to campus partners. Your work will help foster a supportive environment where every Boilermaker can thrive—reflecting Purdue’s commitment to unlimited potential and unrivaled pride in our community.

At Purdue, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and student well-being. If you’re ready to help shape the future of campus mental health and be part of a university that celebrates Boilermaker pride, we encourage you to apply.

At Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), our mission is to help Purdue University students maximize the value of their life experiences. As we develop collaborative relationships in a safe and respectful environment, the unique value and dignity of each individual and group are held paramount. For more information about our team and services, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved program, with successful completion of a one-year doctoral internship OR
• Master’s degree (MA/MS or MSW) from an accredited program, plus three (3) years of professional experience
• Must be certified or licensed, or immediately license eligible, in the State of Indiana
• Three (3) years of professional experience as a generalist therapist
• Doctoral psychology internship may be considered in lieu of one year of experience.
• Experience in outreach and consultation.

Preferred:

• Successful completion of a one-year doctoral internship from an APA-approved internship program
• Five (5) years of progressive experience as a generalist therapist.
• Clinical experience in a university counseling center with young adults.
• Experience in all facets of work as a counseling center mental health professional.
• Experience leading a group.

Skills Needed:

Required:

• Demonstrated strong general therapy skills with clear interest and experience in the college population, as well as experience and skill in a variety of clinical service modalities
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, ethical, legal and professional standards of practice
• Independent judgement and discretion
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to function well as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide positive leadership and administrative leadership
• Ability to relate well to students, staff colleagues in other departments, faculty, and other members of the University community
  

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.