DIRECTOR, THE GEORGE E. HILL CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND RESEARCH COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND HIGHER EDUCATION OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OHIO. 

Position Description: Director, The George E. Hill Center for Counseling & Research The George E. Hill Center for Counseling and Research is a training facility for master’s and doctoral students in The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education's Counselor Education programs. The Center has a four-fold mission to: 1) provide a forum for experiential training of master’s and doctoral level Counselor Education students; 2) provide consulting and outreach services to the university community and the educational and counseling agencies of Southeastern Ohio; 3) engage in scientific research, scholarly publications, program evaluation and grant acquisitions; and 4) provide professional counseling and diagnostic services to the Southeastern Ohio region.

The position of George E. Hill Center Director is a 12-month administrative position. The director is responsible for setting a clear strategic vision that results in the provision of evidence-based, fiscally sustainable, and integrated clinical services and research projects that also provide professional training opportunities. Duties of the director include the following:

- Oversee and manage the day-to-day clinical, research, and administrative activities of the George E. Hill Center

- Ensure high quality diagnostic, treatment, or consultative experience for children, adolescents, families, and adults that serves as a best practices model for clinical service and training

- Engage in the provision of clinical services and provide administrative and/or clinical supervision of students

- Coordinate, and develop/conduct research projects related to the Center's mission in collaboration with faculty or other constituents - Provide support to research projects and ensure all research activities comply with Ohio University Institutional Review Board policies and procedures

Required Qualifications and Experience  Master’s degree in counseling, counselor education, or related field  Licensed or license-eligible for LPC in the state of Ohio within a year  Clinical experience in behavioral health  Ability to coordinate faculty, staff, and graduate students to fulfill the Center’s mission  Ability to develop/implement policies and procedures for the center  Excellent oral and written communication skills  Graduate-level training in statistics and research methodology Preferred Qualifications and Experience  Doctoral degree in counselor education or related field  LPCC (Ohio) or LPCC (Ohio) with supervisory endorsement  Familiarity with accreditation processes such as CARF  Ability to develop and maintain a focus on research for the center  Experience with leading and facilitating grant applications, developing budgets, and maintaining funding

 Participate in Grant Solicitation/Development/Administration - Identify opportunities to seek external grant funding for Center projects and write proposals seeking grant funds for Center research projects

 Develop new service opportunities and the infrastructure to conduct clinical research by sourcing extramural funding Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The appointment is for five years with annual renewal based upon successful completion of Center goals. After five years, the director should generate sufficient funds to cover full operation of the Center. Working closely with Counselor Education program faculty and the department chair, the director reports to the Office of the Dean through the Assistant Dean for Academic Engagement and Outreach. Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Process: To be considered applicants must submit the following items:  Cover letter documenting applicant’s qualifications for the position  Curriculum vitae  Names and contact information (addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) of at least three professional references Review of materials will begin November 12, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 12, 2017 will receive full consideration. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their materials in as timely as manner as possible. The desired start date for the position is January 15, 2018. The above materials should be attached to the university jobs online application website (https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/24347). Please complete the online quick application and fully describe qualifications and related experience in a current vita accompanied by a cover letter indicating how skills and experiences match the requirements specified in the position announcement. Be prepared to attach: CV, cover letter, list of at least three references with contact information (addresses, phone numbers and email addresses). Questions should be directed to: Dr. Christine Suniti Bhat, Professor and Search Committee Chair, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, Email: bhatc@ohio.edu