Associate Director of Counseling Psychology Program at Shady Grove (Contingent II)

Job Posting:JR102110 Associate Director of Counseling Psychology Program at Shady Grove (Contingent II) (Open)Department:Counseling, JMPosition Type:Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Open Date:08-14-2026Close Date:$63,000 - $68,863Job Description:The Associate Director of Counseling Psychology performs coordination of site operations including marketing and outreach. This position assists in overseeing professional standards and curriculum offering for the cohorts that will begin in Fall 2022. This position also contributes to the overall success of the Counseling Psychology Program and the addictions certificate. This position reports to the Department Chair, Dean on the BSU Main Campus, Program Coordnator, with connection to Shady Grove administrators as appropriate.Responsibilities:Provides coordination of site operations for the Counseling Psychology and Addictions CertificateWorks with the Counseling Psychology Program Coordinator on the Main Campus Provides Advisement to students in the programProvides support to the Cohorts that enter the program Provides curriculum offerings for the Shady Grove CampusProvides Outreach to the Schools and Community to look for possible students for the cohort Maintains appropriate community relationshipsProvides marketing materials and open houses to recruit students for the cohorts Meets with the Coordinator for Counseling Psychology, Director of Continuing Education, Department Chair and the Dean on the main campus as necessary to keep them apprised of the Shady Grove guidelines and program needsStays abreast of emerging issues in CounselingParticipates in the planning and usage of the Shady Grove Budget for needs such as program marketing and/or other instructional needs of the program Requests, allocates and manages resources required to accomplish department goals and objectivesKeeps the guidelines of the program of the main campus. Attends orientation and faculty meetings as necessary. Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with all standards, policies, and guidelines that apply to Shady Grove campus.Addresses all student issues in a professional and timely manner, and in accordance with institutional policies and procedures and make referrals as necessaryProvides service and excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagementPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Doctorate Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or related fieldFull-time or Adjunct teaching experience in higher education and Experience working as a Counselor in the State of Maryland Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic and tactful manner using preferred methods and levels as applicable to the job.Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factorsRelationship Management – able to personally provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needsLeadership – has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands-on leader. Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforceTeam Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organizationProblem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutionsMulti-Cultural- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentAdaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportiveConditions of Employment:Not Currently AvailableAdditional Job Information:Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.SummaryLocation: Bowie State UniversityType: Full time