Associate Director of Administrative Services, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology [R0147819]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas   Las Vegas, NV   Full-time     Counseling & Mental Health
Posted on June 20, 2025
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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of Administrative Services, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology [R0147819]

ROLE of the POSITION

Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Director of Administrative Services. CAPS is an IACS-accredited center within the Student Wellness unit that also includes the departments of health center, CARE center, wellness education, disability resource center, office of student rights and responsibilities, and military and veterans services. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic and integrated service delivery model that offers comprehensive wellness services to a diverse student population. CAPS maintains multiple training programs including an APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Services Psychology, a psychiatric residency program and a practicum training program. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

The Associate Director (AD) of Administrative Services, under the direction of the CAPS Executive Director assists in the leadership and management of CAPS. The AD of Administrative Services collaborates effectively with other members of the CAPS leadership team including the Associate Director of Clinical Services and the Associate Director of Training. CAPS exists to assist students to enhance their psychological health and personal effectiveness, thus empowering them to maximize their academic accomplishment, university involvement, and personal adjustment. The AD position participates in planning, coordination, and implementation of CAPS processes and organizational design. The AD has as primary responsibilities the supervision of clinical senior staff and the oversight and management of certain satellite services. The AD of Administrative Services also provides oversight for CAPS Outreach, Social Media & Technology, and Wellness Promotion. The AD ensures that policies and practices are in accordance with safe, effective and professional conduct, state and federal laws and mandates, licensure requirements, accreditation standards, and UNLV/ Nevada System of Higher Education mandates. Additionally, the AD is responsible to ensure that the CAPS, Student Wellness Unit, Division of Student Affairs and University philosophies and standards are universally disseminated and adhered to. In the absence of the CAPS Executive Director, the AD of Administrative Services along with the Associate Director of Clinical Services and Associate Director of Training may act on behalf of the Director. The AD also provides direct clinical services such as individual therapy, group therapy, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, educational programming, and consultation with the university community. The AD completes accurate and timely documentation and acknowledges the unique characteristics of each client and provides respectful, professional clinical care to our diverse UNLV population.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 2-3 years of related professional experience as well as at least one year of administrative supervision and managerial experience. Candidates are required to be licensed as a Psychologist and attain licensure as a Psychologist within Nevada by the start date. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. All candidates must pass a background screening. Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to christeensonaly.silva@unlv.edu

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants from an APA-Accredited doctoral program and doctoral internship are preferred. Three years of comparable supervisory and managerial experience are preferred as is supervisory and managerial experience in a university counseling center setting. The successful candidate will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, competency in working with a diverse student population, demonstrated skills in administrative supervision and management, and flexibility to manage multiple, competing demands

Additional preferences for this leadership position include (1) clinical and training experience with progressive administrative/supervisory responsibilities; (2) knowledge of and experience working in an integrated service delivery model (3) demonstrated experience with telehealth, brief therapy and step-care treatment (4) demonstrated multicultural competence in all areas of service delivery including supervision and training; (4) success in working with a multidisciplinary treatment team; (5) strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention experience, and (6) excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary is $136,752. Unable to offer more than stated salary.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

  • Competitive total rewards package including:
    • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
    • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
    • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
  • No state income tax
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on June 16, 2025.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Sonaly Silva, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0147819” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas , NV
https://www.unlv.edu/