Director, The Counseling & Accessibility Services Office

Director, The Counseling & Accessibility Services Office Job Title: Director, The Counseling & Accessibility Services Office Location: Alpine Department: Counseling Center Job No.: G98244 Posting Date: 05/01/2026 Salary: $53,968 to $70,159 Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Counselor Education, or a related field. Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC‑S) in Texas. Minimum five years experience in counseling and student services. Minimum three years as an LPC‑S. Graduate teaching experience preferred. Experience serving on a residential campus (e.g., training Resident Assistants). Strong communication skills, knowledge of evidence‑based counseling practices, and familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms. Strict adherence to confidentiality. Primary Responsibilities Summary: Function: Administers and coordinates counseling and accessibility/accommodation services for undergraduate and graduate students. Responsible for the continued development of the department, including advising on personal growth and providing individual and group counseling. Actively supports involvement in counselor practicum and/or associate programs on campus, as appropriate. Scope: Develops, administers, and coordinates a comprehensive system of student services focusing on student growth and development while providing therapeutic counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students, including potential triage of faculty or staff and resultant referrals. Duties Provides brief counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students. Supervises and administers accessibility services and accommodations for students. Serves on the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and other committees. Partners with other areas to coordinate and promote campus‑wide health and wellness education and programming. Manages departmental budgets. Serves as liaison between the Counseling Center, the Office of Accessibility, and academic units. Provides oversight for content and maintenance of web page(s). Responsible for personal safety and exercising best practices and safe work habits at all times. Other duties, as assigned. Non‑Essential Duties: Plans and coordinates professional developmental activities for faculty and professional staff. Develops strategies for early referral of students. Participates in orientation and other activities as requested when possible. Develops mechanisms, in coordination with Institutional Research, to assess the effectiveness of the Counseling Center. Supervision Received: Dean of Students Given: Supervises Counselors, administrative staff, student workers, practicum students, and volunteers. May supervise Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC‑A) and/or grant‑funded positions. Working Conditions Standard office conditions. Exempt from overtime provisions. Some evening and weekend hours as required. Position is Security Sensitive. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to an inclusive environment that provides equal opportunity and access to all qualified persons. Applicants are protected under Title VII, Title IX, and applicable federal and state law. Discrimination on any basis is prohibited. Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Human Resources Director. #J-18808-Ljbffr