Program Director - MS Mental Health Counseling (Michigan Resident) - Royal Oak, MI

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Job Description

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan and Metro Detroit!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of leaders? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Program Director to lead our Counseling program.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Program Director of Counseling. As a pivotal member of our team, you will provide leadership and strategic direction and growth of these vital programs ensuring its academic quality, relevance, and alignment with the mission and goals of Baker College. The Program Director should foster, support, and enhance a student-centric academic environment that frames the College's mission at the forefront of decision-making. The Director is responsible for maintaining a culture of compliance, collaboration, and integrity among faculty and students within their respective program area. The Program Director will work closely with their dean and faculty to support the overall program quality, assessment of curriculum, instruction and accreditation. With your expertise and commitment to excellence, you will mentor and support faculty, staff, and students, driving our programs towards continued success. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education and make a meaningful impact in the field.

The candidate for this position must meet one of the following qualifications :

• have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or
• have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; or
• have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master's program prior to July 1, 2017; or
• have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018.

All core faculty members in counselor education are required to demonstrate a strong identification with the counseling profession through the following criteria :

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative, innovative approach, combined with a deep passion for educational excellence, positioning them to lead our programs toward continued success. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in academic administration, including program or clinical coordination, gatekeeping, teaching, advising, and supervision within a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Moreover, they should possess proven expertise in the development of CACREP self-studies and in maintaining accreditation standards.

Join us in our mission to empower students to achieve their highest potential and become leaders in their fields. If you're ready to make a difference and lead with passion and purpose, apply now and embark on an exciting journey with Baker College!

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

The full position description is available for your review online - Program Director

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE :

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

Further Together!

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TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY :

Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.

Location(s)

9600 E. 13th Street,

Cadillac

Michigan

49601

United States

1903 Marquette Avenue,

Muskegon

Michigan

49442

United States

Baker College of Owosso 1020 S. Washington Street,

Owosso

Michigan

48867

United States

420 S. Lafayette Ave,

Royal Oak

Michigan

48067

United States

Requirements

The candidate for this position must meet one of the following qualifications :

All core faculty members in counselor education are required to demonstrate a strong identification with the counseling profession through the following criteria :

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative, innovative approach, combined with a deep passion for educational excellence, positioning them to lead our programs toward continued success. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in academic administration, including program or clinical coordination, gatekeeping, teaching, advising, and supervision within a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Moreover, they should possess proven expertise in the development of CACREP self-studies and in maintaining accreditation standards.