Director of Counseling and Wellness

Director Of Counseling And Wellness - Fall 2026

The Division of Counselor and Wellness is seeking a Director of Counseling and Wellness to join our Augusta Campus. The primary purpose of the position is to guide the program in the design, assessment, and marketing of division services, and assure compliance with relevant laws and standards governing such programs. The position serves as a consultant to University and community mental health resources, and overall holistic student wellbeing.

In addition to supervision of the staff team, the Director delivers limited direct in-person and remote services to students and provides management and supervision for the master's-level internship program. The Director also provides input, guidance, and support to the University's student persistence efforts, and participates in inter-divisional student success programs.

Qualifications:

Required:

Master's degree in an appropriate discipline

At least three years of experience in clinical counseling

Demonstrated crisis management skills

Demonstrated organizational and project management skills

Demonstrated leadership and supervision capacity

Licenses/certifications:

Full clinical counseling license or eligibility for licensure in Maine

Preferred:

Experience with adult learners

Experience working in a higher education setting

Experience with distance counseling modalities

Experience and training in clinical supervision

Experience in teaching and/or providing workshops/training

Prior budget management experience

Salary:
The hiring salary is in the mid 70s to low 80s range, is commensurate with education and experience, and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America's Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. One of the references must be a recent supervisor.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 8/23/26, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.