POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The Counseling Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and clinical supervision for the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) counseling department, leading a team of six counselors and dedicated support staff. Serving as a primary liaison between campus stakeholders and community mental health networks, this role balances departmental governance with direct student care—including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, crisis management, and cross-campus consultation.

Location and Work environment: This is an in-person role located in Duluth, MN. 

Work Schedule: Typical work weeks are 40 hours and will follow the standard University working hours. 

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH

Located on Indigenous Ojibwe lands along the picturesque shores of Lake Superior, the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a premier regional university that offers the resources of a major system alongside the personalized connection of a medium-sized campus. Serving nearly 10,000 students across 80+ undergraduate majors and 24 graduate fields, UMD fosters a dynamic academic community rooted in curiosity, connection, and compassion.

As a key campus within the renowned University of Minnesota System, UMD combines research excellence with hands-on, experiential learning. The university is home to specialized research hubs such as the Natural Resources Research Institute and the Large Lakes Observatory, alongside vibrant arts institutions like the Tweed Museum of Art. Set on a scenic 244-acre campus overlooking Lake Superior—famous for its interconnected indoor skyway system linking over 50 campus buildings—UMD offers employees a collaborative workplace, competitive UMN System benefits, and a culture dedicated to inclusive community, environmental stewardship, and regional vitality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree plus at least eight years of experience, or an advanced degree plus at least five years of experience, or a terminal degree plus at least two years of experience;

• Must have or obtain Minnesota licensure (LICSW, LP, LMFT, LPCC) within six months of start date and maintain license throughout duration of employment;

• Expert knowledge of the mental health needs and concerns of young adults;

• Demonstrated ability working with a range of culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and evidence of commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and a collaborative multicultural environment; and

• Excellent written, oral, and digital communication skills;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or PsyD in social work, counseling, psychology or related field; 

• Experience administering mental health services including crisis intervention and emergency management in a university setting;

• Two years of experience with supervising professional staff in a clinical setting;

• Board certification to provide licensure supervision; 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans;

• Experience with promoting holistic wellbeing within a broad organizational structure

COMPENSATION

$85,000.00-$95,000.00 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.