Richmont Graduate University Hiring for Dean of the School of Counseling at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Richmont Graduate University announces a search for an innovative, collaborative and visionary educator-leader to serve as the
Dean of the School of Counseling. Richmont Graduate University’s CACREP-accredited Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
program has achieved record setting enrollment throughout 2021 and 2022. In addition to physical campuses in Atlanta and Chattanooga, the
launch of the online degree program has expanded our reach nationwide. The Dean of the School of Counseling will continue to posture
Richmont toward enrollment growth, new program development and resourcing for groundbreaking research. Preferred candidates will demonstrate
a strong commitment to the integration of psychology and ecumenical Christian theology. The Dean of the School of Counseling sits on the
President’s Cabinet and reports to the University Provost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Job:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the academic activities of the School of Counseling, including new program development, faculty
   recruitment, retention and promotion, research, development of policy and procedures, planning and resource development.
2. Develop
   and lead new program initiatives.
3. Work with the Assistant VP of Enrollment Management on strategic partnerships with undergraduate
   institutions and recruitment processes to catalyze enrollment expansion.
4. Provide pedagogical leadership and accountability to
   full-time and adjunct faculty, according to our affirmed Core Disciplines of Faithful Teaching.
5. Supervise and empower the
   leadership of the online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
6. Engage in the creation and execution of Richmont’s 3-year
   Strategic Plan.
7. Lead the Faculty Hiring Committee and the creation of a Strategic Faculty Hiring Plan.
8. Teach 12 hours in
   the Clinical Mental Health Program over 3 semesters of each academic year.
9. Prepare agendas and co-lead weekly core team meetings
   and monthly faculty meetings in partnership with the Provost.
10. Supervise Associate Dean, Assistant Dean and Administrative
    Assistant.
11. Provide oversight for the scheduling of weekly, intensive, and online classes.

MARGINAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:

1. Liaise with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to ensure ongoing compliance with CACREP, SACSCOC,
   and state authorization standards.
2. Liaise with Curriculum Committee firstly on new program initiatives and secondarily on ongoing
   curricular development and compliance needs.
3. In conjunction with the CFO, oversee and administrate departmental budgets and
   budgeting processes.
4. Oversee faculty certificate leads.

Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the
Job:

1. Teaching experience of satisfactory length (10+ years) and accomplishment to hold Full Professor status.
2. To serve
   as CACREP core faculty, candidates must have completed the Ph.D. or comparable degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably
   from a CACREP-accredited program. Alternatively, candidates with related doctoral degrees must have been employed as full-time faculty
   members in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013 (CACREP 2016 Standards Section
   1.W).
3. Significant and demonstrable academic leadership/administrative experience at the department chair or dean’s
   level.

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

1. Candidates must be Licensed
   Professional Counselors/Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors or be license eligible as professional counselors within their state of
   residence.

Interested Candidates should:

1.Create a profile on the university’s human resources
site:

https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/InpRGU.careers?ApplyToJob=419572098

and

2. Send a letter of
interest and a current resume to: [email protected] or by mail, to: Dr. Joshua Rice, Acting Provost, Richmont Graduate University 1900 The
Exchange SE, Bldg 100 Atlanta, GA 30339

Application Deadline is March 31, 2022.