Master of Arts in Counseling Program Director

Master of Arts in Counseling Program DirectorEducation | Southern Baptist ConventionPosition Title: Master of Arts in Counseling Program Director / Open Rank Faculty PositionDepartment: Academics Division: Professional StudiesNumber of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 40Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 12Reports to: Vice President of Academic AdministrationStart Date: July 1, 2026FSLA Requirement: ExemptPosition SummaryThe Master of Arts in Counseling (MACO) Program Director provides academic, administrative, and spiritual leadership for Hannibal-LaGrange University's online graduate counseling program. This full-time, 12-month position includes faculty appointment at an open rank in Christian Counseling and carries primary responsibility for program development, enrollment growth, accreditation preparation and maintenance, curriculum oversight, faculty recruitment, and maintaining and fostering external partnerships.The Director will lead the MACO program toward compliance with Missouri and Illinois licensure standards, develop a system for clinical partnerships in our region, and guide the program's strategic development toward CACREP accreditation. As a faculty member, the Director will teach core counseling courses, mentor students, supervise clinical experiences as appropriate, and model integration of Christian faith with professional counseling practice.Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership and AdministrationProvide overall leadership for the MACO program, including strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvementOversee program operations, policies, and proceduresLead curriculum design and revision to ensure alignment with Missouri and Illinois licensure requirementsGuide preparation for CACREP accreditation, including standards alignment and documentationAccreditation and LicensureServe as primary leader for CACREP research, preparation, and applicationEnsure curriculum, faculty qualifications, and clinical hours meet accreditation and licensure standardsMonitor changes in state licensure requirements and recommend updates as neededFaculty LeadershipTeach core graduate counseling courses in the MACO programTeach undergraduate psychology and counseling coursesEnsure faculty qualifications align with CACREP and institutional standardsStudent Recruitment and Enrollment GrowthCollaborate with admissions and marketing to promote the MACO programRepresent the program at conferences and recruitment events in Missouri and Western IllinoisClinical PartnershipsDevelop and expand clinical placement networks in Northeast Missouri and Illinois.Cultivate relationships with community mental health agencies, churches, and counseling organizationsFaith Integration and MentorshipModel integration of Christian faith, ethical practice, and professional counseling standardsMentor students academically, spiritually, and professionallyOther duties as assignedDepartmental RelationshipsWork closely with the Online & Graduate Studies Department, Admissions, Marketing, Clinical Partners, and Academic AdministrationKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of counselor education, counseling theory, and clinical practiceUnderstanding of CACREP standards and licensure requirementsStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skillsCommitment to Christian faith integration in counseling educationRequirementsEducation, Experience, and TrainingRequired:Earned doctoral degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or related fieldDoctoral candidates may be considered with clinical experienceEligibility for counseling licensure in Missouri and/or IllinoisExperience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level counseling coursesPreferred:Experience directing or coordinating a counseling programFamiliarity with CACREP accreditation processesClinical counseling experience and online teaching experienceJ-18808-Ljbffr