Director for Counseling and Health Services

Director for Counseling and Health Services

 

Austin Peay State University, a major regional provider of higher education in Clarksville, Tennessee, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next Director for Counseling and Health Services. This is an on-site leadership role.

 

With more than 50 graduate and 125 undergraduate degree paths, Austin Peay is a major regional provider of higher education. Located just 45 minutes from Nashville in downtown Clarksville, Austin Peay offers a comprehensive range of programs, including associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees. With 10,439 students (enrolled in Fall 2024), Austin Peay is a mission-driven, community-minded institution that provides transformational experiences through innovative, creative and scholarly activities.

 

The director for counseling and health services reports to the assistant vice president for health and wellbeing and serves as a leader to provide transformative strategy, vision, and a multidisciplinary and data-informed approach, and operational leadership to develop, inspire, and lead a robust health services program and a comprehensive student-centered counseling program. As a leadership team member, this position collaborates in a cross-divisional and cross-institutional approach to provide oversight of individual and group counseling, health services, health prevention programs, and human growth and development activities for students in a thriving campus life environment that contributes to the holistic success of students.

 

The director supervises a team of 10, with a budget of $1.16 million (operating & personnel budget).

 

The salary range for the position is $90,000 to $100,000.

 

Qualifications

 

• Master’s degree in appropriate field and at least four years of related experience as a full-time professional, with at least two years of leading a department or area as a director or associate/assistant director within any of the following areas: counseling, health services, care coordination, and/or wellness programming.

 

• Licensed psychologist/counselor or eligible for licensure in Tennessee; or can transfer licensure upon employment, from an accredited APA/CACREP or similarly accredited program.

 

• Knowledge of best practices within counseling and health services centers/programs at a university or college.

 

• Leadership skills that exemplify collaboration, communication, action, and advocacy.

 

• Ability to lead, develop, and work with a diverse staff.

 

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.

 

• Ability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks.

 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess data.

 

Application and Nomination

Austin Peay State University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin April 9, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6088553

 

• Contact Erin Hall at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.

 

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

 

Visit the Austin Peay State University website at https://www.apsu.edu/

 

Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or status as a covered veteran in its programs and activities.