Counseling Program Manager College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences helps students become creative, ethical, and critical thinkers in the workplace.  We apply experiences with practical application to develop leaders in various fields of study.   

We are seeking a full-time Counseling Program Manager for designated counseling specialized practice areas. Although primarily a non-supervisory activity, a large and/or complex program, or one undergoing rapid growth may require that the Program Manager supervise support staff. Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as a Counseling Program Manager for the ground and online modalities in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences.

What you will do:

• Develop internal and external community relationships that promote and support the counseling programs, college, and university, in the retention and recruitment of students.

• Support/lead community outreach and campus activities such as workshops, career fairs, and conferences/continuing education events.

• Coordinate data collection, translate and interpret data, prepare required reports, facilitate program reviews, and assist with modifications for the counseling programs.

• Participate in academic committee and college meetings as appropriate.

• Assist the college with counseling accreditation processes.

• Work directly with the Academic Compliance and Regulation department to ensure alignment of course curriculum and practices with state board specific rules for counseling programs.

• Assist with the Professional Practices Committee and other student remediation related efforts.

• Assist with practicum/internship matters and collaborate with the Office of Field Experience to address site and student needs/concerns.

• Assist the Curriculum Development Department with curricula revisions and development.

• Support faculty teaching in the counseling programs, and any associated administration support (i.e., student worker) and assist in organizing quarterly ground/virtual meetings.

• Assist with course transfer approvals, grade appeals, and single course requests.

• Primary contact for student issues related to programs and responsible for coordinating the resolution of student issues at the college level. Ensure that students receive a response within reasonable time. 

• Assist in other tasks as assigned by college leadership. 

What you need:

• Master’s degree in professional counseling, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, or other related counseling degree.

• Dependent or independent licensed in a counseling related field such as professional counseling.

• Two or more years of experience in the counseling field.

• One or more years of post-secondary academic experience in any capacity. 

• Knowledge of Internet software and Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of academic platforms and related tools/software.

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of mangers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus