Executive Director, Counseling Center - Chicago, United States - University of Illinois

University of Illinois

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Executive Director, Counseling Center

Hiring Department:
UIC Counseling Center

Location:
Chicago, IL USA

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Posting Close Date:
July 5, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago.

UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.

Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S.

News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary The Executive Director of the Counseling Center has comprehensive responsibility for providing clinical, fiscal, programmatic, policy and administrative vision, direction, and accountability in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations and overall delivery of effective mental health programs and services, while also providing direct clinical service and care to students as needed - in particular, for triage/crisis/emergency-called-to-campus situations.

The Executive Director leads, supervises, develops, and supports an experienced and dedicated team of multi-disciplinary mental health providers in providing a comprehensive, complementary, coordinated range of high-quality programs and services designed to respond to the entire spectrum of mental health needs for a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.

This position serves as the key liaison to administrators, faculty, students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders on mental health issues, national/state/local.

Duties & Responsibilities

Initiate, lead, and sustain institutionwide cultural change and transformational efforts designed to improve health and wellness outcomes for students in the areas of mental health and the socioecological factors which impact mental health higher education settings, including issues related to identity and inclusion
Work closely with various departments, programs, organizations and stakeholders in pursuit of healthrelated transformation, with a special emphasis on genuine collaboration with students, student groups, and student leaders from a broad range of identities and perspectives
Strategically manage the operational budget and prioritysetting for fiscal, space, and personnel resource utilization, in alignment with all applicable policies, procedures, and standards of ethical practice
Manage the operations to ensure the delivery of highquality, evidenceinformed, compassionate, efficient, and culturallyresponsive mental health and counseling services, educational resources and outreach, and professional training programs
Provide oversight and overall responsibility for clinical and consultative services, including but not limited to case management, crisis intervention, outreach, facilitating access to selfcare modalities, community partnerships, academic partnerships, telehealth options, peerbased efforts, resource referral, and consultation with students, faculty and staff, while encouraging innovative and emerging models of program and service delivery and integration with other core student services across UIC, including but not limited to academic support, advising, registration, basic needs, campus housing and dining services, student engagement, the career center, and student involvement programs
Serve as an active and engaged member or leader of relevant divisionwide, UICwide, and campuscommunity committees and/or work groups to provide input based on relevant expertise and experience, including but not limited to the Student Care Team that assesses, intervenes, and/or provides timely resources and support for students displaying concerning behavior or experiencing problems that might negatively impact their success at UIC; the Campus Care Oversight Committee, and the Well-Being Steering Group in support of the UIC's Strategic Plan
Oversee the development of programs that will enhance student wellbeing, support student success, and reduce stigma of seeking mental health services
Design, develop, execute and evaluate a comprehensive set of long and shortterm goals and priorities for the