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Iowa State University Assistant Director Counseling Services - Training in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Assistant Director Counseling Services - Training
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience. Licensed to provide clinical services.
Preferred Qualifications:Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university program, and completed APA Accredited internship.
Three or more years of post-licensure experience.
Experience providing supervision or training in a university counseling center with a post-doctorate program or APA-accredited doctoral internship program.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
Job Description:
The Assistant Director of Training at the Student Counseling Services (SCS) At Iowa State University supports the SCS Director in managing the fiscal health, administration, and training programs. This role includes budget preparation, staff supervision, program evaluation, and accreditation compliance, requiring strong leadership, organizational, and clinical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Fiscal and Administrative Oversight:
Collaborate on budget preparation and staffing needs.
Act as in-house director in the absence of senior directors.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Participate in the Leadership Team for resource planning.
Communicate policies and decisions to staff.
Training Program Management:
Oversee training programs for practicum students, graduate assistants, interns.
Direct trainee selection, orientation, and evaluation processes.
Ensure compliance with APA accreditation standards.
Clinical and Administrative Supervision:
Supervise unlicensed staff and trainees.
Conduct assessments, interventions, and psychotherapy.
Crisis and Team Leadership:
Serve as Team Leader for initial appointments and crisis services.
Provide crisis intervention and consult on student mental health concerns.
Staff Supervision and Development:
Hire, train, and evaluate clinical staff.
Manage personnel issues in collaboration with HR.
Level Guidelines
• Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans• Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department• May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise• Responsible for functional output of a department or work team• Manages subordinate staff• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel• May provide input to the budgeting process• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope• May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS810
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: June 24, 2024
Posting Close Date:July 21, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14938
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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