Offer summary

Qualifications:

Doctorate in a relevant field with professional licensure or certification., 5+ years of experience in training and graduate-level student supervision., Demonstrated experience in developing training protocols and training sites., Director of Training experience preferred, especially in combined on-ground/online settings..

Key responsabilities:

Ensure quality and consistency of training experiences across all programs.

Oversee onboarding and ongoing training of program Directors of Clinical Training.

Provide leadership in developing sufficient training sites for students.

Manage the Tevera training database for tracking student progress and training site information.

Job description

Job Description:

About The Chicago School

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of an inclusive community committed to excellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

Position Summary

The Chicago School seeks an experienced and dedicated College Director of Placement and Training to oversee and enhance the quality and consistency of training experiences across the College of Professional Psychology. The College of Professional Psychology is comprised of programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, forensic psychology, school psychology and clinical psychopharmacology. This role ensures the strategic development of training sites, standardizes training policies, and manages the training database, aligning with accreditation standards and best practices. Reporting to the College Dean and working with program-level training leadership, the College Director of Placement and Training will collaborate with leaders across various departments to advance the mission, vision, and goals of The Chicago School. This position is remote with occasional domestic travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Broad Oversight of Training

Ensure the quality and consistency of training experiences across all programs within the College.
Oversee the onboarding and ongoing training of program Directors of Clinical Training.
Conduct annual campus site visits, as applicable, and support expansion of programs’ network of practicum and internship sites.
In collaboration with the College Dean, ensure proper program-level leadership coverage for all College programs with training needs.

Strategic Development of Training Sites

Provide leadership and consultation support in helping DCTs and ADOTs, identify and develop sufficient training sites to meet the training needs of all students in all locations.
Guide and support the establishment of internship consortia to expand pre-doctoral training opportunities.
Cultivate and nurture relationships with practicum sites both on-site and through remote interactions.

Policy and Procedure Collaboration

Work with other colleges to standardize clinical training policies and procedures.
Ensure alignment with accreditation standards and best practices.
Communicate and advocate for best practices and training-related policies to both students and faculty.

National Oversight of Policy and Procedure Management

In collaboration with other College Directors of Clinical Training, take responsibility for national oversight of policy and procedure management for issues impacting all training programs.
Ensure consistent implementation and adherence to policies across all colleges.

Tevera Training Database Management

Oversight of the management of the Tevera training database.
Ensure accurate data entry, maintenance, and utilization of the database for tracking student progress and training site information.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in a field relevant to the programs overseen, including professional licensure or certification.
5+ years of experience in training and graduate-level student supervision.
Demonstrated experience in developing training protocols and training sites.
Professional Licensure aligned with one of the programs overseen in college role

Preferred Qualifications

Director of Training experience of at least 5 years, preferably in combined on-ground/online settings.
Clinical experience in a field relevant to programs overseen.
Record of scholarship and/or community service.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $85,000-$110,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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