South University Looking for Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (#DF2267) Full Time

Requisition Number: DF2267

What’s next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate
to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual,
social and professional development of a diverse student population.

Our 120-year story-past, present and future-is a history formed
by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty,
staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming
environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small
classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their
characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a
place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and
grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

*Medical

*Dental

*Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life
Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Generous Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

* includes
domestic partner coverage

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Director is a member of the full-time core faculty (rank
commensurate with experience) who is granted release time to serve an administrative appointment related to managing the daily coordination
of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program on campus. Responsibilities include but are not limited to classroom instruction,
day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful term-by-term progression, managing the curriculum, advising students,
hiring and evaluating faculty, creating quarterly schedules, providing budget recommendations, and ensuring CACREP standards and the South
University Mission are upheld in all areas of the program. The Program Director engages in professional associations, businesses, and the
local community as necessary to promote the visibility and stature of the program. The Program Director abides by the mandates set by the
South University Board of Managers, the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Campus Director, and the Campus Executive
Committee. Please be advised that the position is campus-based in Virginia Beach, VA.

KEY JOB
ELEMENTS:

• Serves as campus leader of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, responding to all academic matters
  and expenditures related to the program.
• Performs instructional duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty job description and
  in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
• Selects and develops a Program
  Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least twice per year.
• Participates in faculty development
  each year as required.
• Selects, trains, develops, manages, and leads faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Director and Department Chair
  and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus and CACREP.
• Collects data for Key Performance
  Indicators, submits quarterly student evaluation forms for all students, and participates in formal evaluation of students as indicated in
  the Graduate Student Handbook and Clinical Handbook.
• Partners with the campus leadership (President, Director, and/or Dean) to
  generate a strategic enrollment plan for the program.
• In partnership with campus leadership, develops and supports a plan for
  outreach activities to generate a prospective student pool sufficient to sustain and grow the program, consistent with the strategic
  enrollment plan.
• Collaborates with academic counselors, admissions, financial aid, and student services personnel to assist with
  enrolling qualified students.
• Effectively administers and grows the program(s), including curriculum development, program
  assessment, student registration/advisement, and community and campus relations.
• Supports and executes University initiatives
  designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the University’s strategic planning.
• Collaborates with the Campus
  Director, Department Chair, and fellow Directors concerning scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum, and other issues to support student
  learning and facilitate efficient resource use.
• Notifies the College Dean and Campus Director of any expected or unexpected
  substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional or programmatic accreditation status or legal authority to provide
  postsecondary education.
• Facilitates the submission of required programmatic reports and documentation, including graduation rates,
  program assessment, performance on state licensing or certification examinations, and employment rates.
• Provides leadership to core
  and non-core faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program; completes yearly evaluations of core faculty members; and completes
  yearly classroom observations for core and non-core faculty members.
• Supports College-level initiatives and directives to maintain
  compliance with accreditation and state regulatory criteria and adhere to all University and campus policies and procedures. In the absence
  of a Department Chair, partner with the College Dean to oversee accreditation activities.
• Participates in program-related Campus
  events as indicated, including New Student Orientation, Pinning, graduation, etc.
• Responds to all program-related inquiries from
  prospective students, university administration, accrediting bodies, and other community constituents.
• Other responsibilities as
  determined by the Campus Director and Department Chair/College Dean.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Earned
  doctoral degree in a counselor education program, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or a related doctoral degree with prior
  experience as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before
  July 1, 2013.
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience as an instructor of record in master’s and/or doctorate-level face-to-face,
  on-ground clinical mental health counseling instruction in a post-secondary or college institution.
• A minimum of two years prior
  management experience in higher education or in another organization within the program director’s discipline.
• Membership in a
  professional association tied to the counseling profession.
• Current state licensing/certification required (ex: LPC, LMHP,
  LMFT).
• Shows evidence of sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling and evidence of
  professional service and advocacy in counseling.
• For the Savannah campus only: Certification as a qualified clinical supervisor
  (ACS or CPCS) preferred for clinical training instruction and supervision to include the Georgia Composite Board of PCs, SWs, and MFTs
  required telemental health certification and/or training in service delivery and supervision.

ENVIRONMENT:
The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional
overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10
pounds. The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus and close vision.

South University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to
building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.