Master of Arts in School Counseling Program Director

 About the Job

The Master of Arts in School Counseling Program Director reports to the Dean of Counseling and directs all aspects of the degree program, including curriculum, clinical practicum and internships, faculty hiring, training and development, student and program assessment, and CACREP accreditation. The Program Director teaches an annual load of 12 credit hours.  The Program Director is the contact point for student, staff, and faculty issues prior to escalation to the dean. The Program Director maintains core faculty status; faculty rank is assigned per the CCU Faculty Handbook.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. A terminal degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a regionally accredited college/university, CACREP accreditation preferred.
2. LSC (or state-based equivalent) license is required.
3. Teaching and clinical counseling experience required, which includes two years or more of clinical experience in a variety of counseling settings.
4. Knowledge of ethical standards of practice and ability to effectively teach the same.
5. Demonstrate superior oral, interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with the CCU community, ministry partners, corporate partners and general audiences interested in or related to the program.
6. Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications including MS Office Suite, Blackboard, and other software used in the program.
7. An understanding of adult learning and distance learning theory.
8. Exhibit a servant spirit and behavior.

Key Job Duties

Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Program Director contributes to the mission by ensuring graduates are prepared to advance the restorative missi