Counseling Program Coordinator

The School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation (CHPR) provides a quality education to a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our goal is to prepare students with the special knowledge and skills for professional work in education and human service fields, and to enhance students’ abilities to be successful in their chosen fields of study.

Summary Of Job Duties

The Counseling Program Coordinator in the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation is a 12-month tenure track position. The Program Coordinator is responsible for leading the Counseling Program through the CACREP accreditation process, which involves close collaboration with the director, comprehensive management of the accreditation process, and punctual completion of all necessary reporting. The Coordinator is responsible for keeping the curriculum content current and reflective of these standards while also teaching courses within the discipline. This position requires active engagement in scholarship appropriate to the faculty rank and contributing to service at the university, community, and professional levels. Additional responsibilities include managing inquiries about the program, overseeing admissions, supporting students through academic procedures, and monitoring their progress, including graduation audits. The Coordinator also plays a crucial role in guiding students with career planning, developing the program’s course schedule, assigning faculty, assessing program outcomes, and providing input on the annual budget. This is an in-person position that requires residency in the greater Little Rock area during employment.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counseling and are CACREP core faculty eligible
• Licensed or Arkansas license-eligible in counseling specialty
• Experience in the teaching of counseling and knowledge about mental health, rehabilitation, and school counseling
• 3-years, full-time, experience teaching at the college/university-level
• Experience with a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard Ultra)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college/university faculty and student supervision
• Experience teaching across various modalities (face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid)
• Evidence of a commitment to working collegially
• Training in specialty areas and teaching competency in areas that complement current faculty specialties as part of a multi-track large counseling program
• Established record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and/or books as well as conference presentations

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for five (5) references

All applicants must submit applications through the UA Little Rock’s online application system. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.