Kansas Program Director, Counselor Education (24860)

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and development initiatives necessary to grow the Counseling program on the Overland Park campus. Will work collaboratively with the Arizona unit Counseling program to this end.

The Master of Arts in Counseling graduate program will be taught in blended online and ground format, designed around practical application and mentoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Work collaboratively with the Division Chair for Counseling & Psychology.
• Provide administrative direction for the division in the absence of the chair.
• Lead faculty recruitment and ongoing program growth and development.
• Recruit and prepare new adjunct faculty for Overland Park.
• Conduct regular observations and evaluations of program faculty.
• Advocate for scholarship and intellectual engagement (faculty and students)
• Manage program financial and material resources
• Plan and lead Counseling workforce development
• Teach counseling graduate courses
• Develop and maintain internship and practicum sites.
• Conduct training site visits as needed.
• Consult with students who are encountering issues related to their clinical training experiences.
• Respond quickly to manage intern issues and problems at training sites.
• Serve as the lead professor for Gero-counseling.
• Assure knowledge of rules and regulations regarding Counseling in Kansas.
• Act as the main liaison between the University and the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB).
• Participate in and occasionally lead New Counseling Student Orientation.
• Participate in and occasionally lead Field Placement Workshops.
• Participate in the bi-weekly Counseling, Addictions, Psychology, Human & Social Services (CAPHSS) team meetings.
• Conduct CAPHSS meetings in the Chair's absence.
• Develop and maintain an active professional development agenda and lead program community relations
• Actively participate in student recruitment and retention, marketing, program-related networking, and inter-University Counseling Program administrative activities.
• Contribute to the mission of Ottawa University through performance, service to the University's community, and membership on committees.
• Other duties as assigned

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Manage your staff consistent with university personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University's Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.