Counseling Services Director Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide: + Resume + Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter) + Unofficial Transcripts Inquiries should be addressed to: Jennifer Rassett Associate Director for Community and Student Development & Search Chair jennifer.rassett@uwrf.edu Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 9, 2025. Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941. Posting Details Position Information UW - System Position Title Counseling Services Director Business Title Major Department Code Counseling/Health Services (J037660) Appointment Type Limited FLSA Status Exempt FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100 Typical Working Schedule 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday with some after-hours responsibilities as needed Hybrid or On Campus On Campus Position Summary Oversees and manages personnel, operations, policy, logistics, and strategic planning. Serves as the primary liaison from Student Counseling Services ( SCS ) to the university and surrounding community. Provides direct counseling and education services to students and consultation to students, faculty, and staff. Ensures staff and programs work collaboratively and effectively with other areas of the university. Responsibilities + Develops and directs the strategic planning and operations for university counseling services + Welcomes and values people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences; and supports and promotes an environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms + Provides supervision, clinical consultation, and strategic leadership for counselors and counseling services + Develops, evaluates, and ensures compliance with counseling services policies and standards of practice + Manages counseling personnel and multiple budgets while advocating for funding and seeking grants to meet and support student mental health needs. + Serves as a liaison to campus and community stakeholders + Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of five direct reports. + Supervise the creation, management, and evaluation of mental health services, policies, and programming based on systematic needs assessments. Implement improvements to meet student needs. + Ensure a safe and healthy campus by maintaining policies related to crisis management (e.g., Postvention, Student of Concern Team). + Create, revise, and monitor counseling policies, working with campus leadership and the UW System to update the community on any changes. + Oversee marketing and promotion of all SCS services. + Lead or serve on task forces, coalitions, committees, and consortiums to address campus health and mental health needs, sharing information with SCS staff and the campus. + Stay current on health and mental health issues, providing expertise and consulting for campus, community, and UW System. + Build and maintain cooperative relationships with campus and community stakeholders. + Establish infrastructure in SCS to serve as a “point of distribution” in case of emergency or disaster. + Manage service contracts, ensuring appropriate services, cost-effectiveness, utilization tracking, and billing oversight. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required Qualifications: + Minimum of a master’s degree in an appropriate field such as public health, nursing, mental health/counseling, or medical/hospital/clinic administration + Two to five years of administrative experience, preferred in clinical health or mental health + Two to five years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: + 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 + Education, knowledge, and/or experience in public health Posting Detail Information Posting Number AAF01025 Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 03/10/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date Applicant Review Date 03/10/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide: + Resume + Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter) + Unofficial Transcripts Inquiries should be addressed to: Jennifer Rassett Associate Director for Community and Student Development & Search Chair jennifer.rassett@uwrf.edu Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 9, 2025. Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941. Legal Notices EEO/AA Statement UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). Title IX Notice As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy. Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275. Other Notices Supplemental Questions