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Working Title: Director of Counseling Services
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Minnesota State
- Job ID: 97981
- Location: Moorhead
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/26/2026
- Closing Date: 11/10/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Moorhead State University-MMA
- Division/Unit: MnSCU Moorhead SU / MnSCU Moorhead SU
- Appointment Type: Probationary
- Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work youll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Director is the leader for university initiatives related to student mental health support, mental health crisis management, and sexual violence prevention/education initiatives. The Director is responsible for overall administration of departmental services to MSUM students, including administration, budget development, supervision, clinical support, and programmatic functions. Operate according to counseling and case management best practices, ensuring departmental compliance with FERPA. Direct work and provide leadership to counseling, case manager/navigator, and administrative support staff. Create and ensure compliance with operational policies and procedures. Collaborate with other campus departments to offer educational programming and training to students and employees. Serve on campus committees, task forces, and work groups, including but not limited to: Care Team, Emergency Management Team, Sexual Violence Prevention Committee, and Substance Education and Recovery Committee. Collaborate with local clinics and agencies to create partnerships and establish MOUs for counseling and medical health support for students. Participate in meetings and activities associated with the Dean of Students Office and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibility #1: Provide the overall development, administration, implementation, and leadership of the Counseling Services Department.
- Create and implement policies and procedures related to client care, services, documentation, scope of services, business procedures, etc. that reflect best practices for University student counseling services.
- Provide leadership and vision for proactive initiatives to address mental health and wellbeing.
- Develop, implement, and monitor budget, ensuring operational efficiencies and financial sustainability.
- Prepare and submit annual reports, including reports & documents representing the needs of the department and the mental health needs of the university community.
- Seek external funding, as appropriate, for programs and services.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external entities to provide quality care and educational programming to students.
- Partner and establish MOUs with local clinics to offer counseling and medical health support to students.
- Develop and implement a vision and workplan for Counseling Services and support the overall strategic plan for the Division of Academic & Student Affairs and MSUM.
- Coordinate strategic planning efforts for Counseling Services with input from departmental staff as well as MSUM faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders.
- Analyze trends in university mental health care to determine how to provide quality services to students.
- Participate and inform MSUM groups such as Emergency Management Team and CARE Team on mental health trends and provide educational opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned
Responsibility #2: Provide supervision and development to Counseling Services Department.
- Lead, supervise, direct, and oversee direct personnel, including but not limited to hiring, evaluating, promoting, rewarding, assigning work, training, disciplining, suspending, discharging. and adjusting grievances to ensure that staff are skilled and available as needed. collective bargaining agreements and Minnesota State System policies and procedures are implemented and appropriately enforced, projects are staffed correctly to meet deadlines and stay within budget, and staff meet service standards and goals.
- Coordinate staff training related to FERPA, departmental policies & procedures, university and system policies, software management of case files, and professional development opportunities related to emerging mental health needs of students.
- Create and maintain employee position descriptions, recommend salary placement, and establish work tasks.
- Approve and monitor work schedules, hours, leave requests, ensuring adequate coverage and operational efficiency.
- Assess and monitor the quality of staff performance, taking corrective action when necessary to resolve errors and mitigate their impact.
- Perform all supervisory tasks in accordance with established Minnesota State Colleges and Universities policies and procedures.
Responsibility #3: Provide Individual and Group Counseling for Students
- Assess concerns on in initial contact; determine goals & focus for counseling
- Keep accurate and timely case files in a secured location
- Develop therapeutic relationship; meeting for regularly scheduled counseling sessions as appropriate
- Determine appropriate referrals on a case-by-case basis
- Provide emergency on-call services to the campus community as needed
- Serve on the MSUM CARE Team and participate in risk assessment and response, as needed
Responsibility #4: Coordinate Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Initiatives
- Chair the Sexual Violence Prevention Committee and coordinate marketing, assessment, and educationactivities.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training initiatives for students, faculty, and staff related to sexualassault, relationship violence, stalking, Green Dot bystander intervention, and other related/developingtopics.
- Assist with administration of sexual violence campus climate survey and articulation of results on anannual basis.
Responsibility #5: Behavioral Responsibilities
- Be sensitive in my dealings with other personnel, visitors, and students, so that all are treated in a respectful, professional, and humane manner
- Be respectful of and sensitive to the rights, responsibilities and duties of others, and respectful of the human rights of all racial, ethic, and religious grounds, including but not limited to protected groups as defined by state statute
- Maintain professional level of conduct and interaction with other staff so that staff dissent is minimized
- Maintain control and composure during difficult and stressful situations to instill a calming effect on others
- Maintain a professional distance in relationships with students and their families
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4 years of therapy experience
- Appropriate licensure (LPCC, LICSW) to provide clinical supervision for staff counselors and site supervision for counselors in training
- Licensed in MN, ability to acquire ND licensure within first year
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities in university counseling and healthcare setting.
- Managerial experience in program development, collaboration, policy development, administration, resource management, and strategic planning
- Experience with or knowledge of issues such as quality assessment, program evaluation, counseling technical applications, federal and state counseling regulations
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to serve students and collaborate with campus and community partners
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and external partners
Application Details
How to Apply
To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Moorhead/Director-of-Counseling-Services_JR0000005987
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Kimberly Voxland at kim.voxland@mnstate.edu or 218-477-2152.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kimberly Voxland at kim.voxland@mnstate.edu.
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What do Minnesotas State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, youll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.