Associate Director/Training Coordinator

POSITION:

Professional Academic Staff position in Counseling Services with the title of Associate Director/Training Coordinator is available beginning April 2026.  This is a full-time, annual renewable position. The Associate Director/Training Coordinator reports to the Director of Counseling Services and works collaboratively within a shared leadership model, with final decision-making authority residing with the Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education. A Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family therapy, or closely related field will be considered if the applicant has at least 5 years of clinical experience.
• Supervised internship or work experience in a university counseling center, mental health agency, or related professional setting
• Experience supervising the clinical work of interns; preference for experience in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented environment
• Required to be licensed (or license eligible) in the state of Wisconsin

Preferred

• Clinical experience facilitating general process groups and psycho-educational workshops
• Experience conducting brief therapy and outreach
• Has been licensed for at least 5 years
• Experience working in a University Counseling Center

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Principal Duties and Functions:

Administrative

1. Collaborate with the Director to provide leadership and consultation to colleagues, particularly with urgent and high-risk clinical cases.
2. Assist the Director with key administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to policy development, budget, overseeing staff functions in collaboration with the Director, generating and analyzing statistical reports, writing the annual report, and utilizing quality assurance processes to ensure accurate and timely documentation.
3.  Represent the Counseling Center on university and community committees and functions, as appropriate.
4. Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.

Clinical

1. Providing individual, group, and couples therapy, as well as crisis intervention counseling services to university students within a brief treatment model.

1. Providing consultation services to faculty and staff

1. Providing outreach to campus organizations and classes to inform students about personal development and mental health concerns.

1. Provide direct supervision to graduate practicum students and interns.

1. Assume other duties as requested by the director, as appropriate.

Training Coordinator

1. Coordinate the intern/practicum program for graduate-level students.
2. Maintain current policies and procedures for the internship program.
3. Act as a liaison for the interns’ universities.
4. Coordinate intern recruitment and participation in selection and hiring decisions in collaboration with the Director.
5. Facilitate biweekly training team meetings.
6. Facilitate intern seminars.
7. Assume other duties as requested by the director, as appropriate.

Unit/Division:

The Counseling Services unit is a part of the Student Affairs Division at UWEC and is overseen by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.  Counseling Services works closely with the Dean of Students Office, Student Health Services, and other student support units to provide integrated care for our clients.

University/Region

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ . 

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. 

Required Application Materials

• A letter of application outlining your interest and qualifications for the position
• Professional vita
• Contact information for at least three references who are directly familiar with your professional work

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice to the candidate and to complete a criminal background check on finalists.