Assistant Director of Community Partnership

What We Are Looking For

The Assistant Director of Community Partnership supports the University mission through several avenues: It provides leadership for BUCC through participation on the Leadership Team and administrative supervision for staff. The position provides vision, strategy and implementation steps to partner with campus and community stakeholders to provide for mental health needs of students. The Assistant Director of Community Partnership provides direct and indirect mental health related services to Baylor students and BUCC trainees. By fostering the healthy functioning of BUCC and the training program, as well as providing direct service to students, this position fosters mental health and wholeness for BU students and trainees.

A Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A Doctoral degree and five years of relevant work experience are preferred. 

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. 

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Develop and manage collaborative relationships between the Baylor University Counseling Center, stakeholders in Baylor University and external community organizations
• Enhance student mental health services through strategic partnerships, outreach initiatives, and community engagement
• Respond to student needs with innovative programs based on mental health trends nationally and within Baylor campus
• Work closely with campus stakeholders and local entities to integrate resources, coordinate programs, and promote mental wellness
• Ensures the regular updates related to community partnership
• Provide individual, couples and group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, and
• appropriate referrals as needed
• Supervise mental health trainees
• Serves on the Leadership Team of BUCC
• Provide administrative supervision to staff
• Lead and/or support staff meetings, committees, planning and vision efforts, annual goal setting, BUCC data collection and assessment efforts, and the work of the center as appropriate
• Oversight of BUCC Community Partnership, including the administrative supervision for the Coordinator of Outreach/Community Partnership who would be responsible for the planning and implementation
• Maintain adequate counseling records and files, including for supervision provided
• Participate in national conferences, organizational membership, and listservs related to Outreach, and University Counseling Centers.
• Exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate.  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title V