Associate Dean and Director of Counseling Services
Wellesley College

At Wellesley, our mission is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education
to women who will make a difference in the world. Our collaborative
community, comprising faculty, students, staff, and alumnae, is guided by
our shared values. We champion intellectual discovery and excellence,
uphold gender equality as foundational to progress, affirm diversity as
crucial to educational excellence, value connection and community, empower
individuals for social change, and commit to integrity and academic freedom
in our pursuit of knowledge. Join us in this transformative journey!

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Job Posting Title
Associate Dean and Director of Counseling Services

Job Description Summary
Admin Exempt

Job Description
One of the nation's first and most renowned private, women's liberal arts colleges, Wellesley College seeks an experienced, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Associate Dean and Director of Counseling Services (Associate Dean/Director). Located in the greater Boston area, Wellesley has a highly diverse and academically talented population of 2,400 women from all 50 states, more than 80 countries, and many social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Following a distinguished career of service to the students and staff of Wellesley for 38 years, current Associate Dean and Director of Counseling Services, Robin Cook-Nobles, Ed.D., will be retiring in July 2024. The next Associate Dean/Director will continue and build upon the incredible foundation of leadership and support established by Dr. Cook-Nobles at Wellesley.

Reporting directly to the Vice President and Dean of Students, Sheilah Shaw Horton, the Associate Dean/Director is a member of the Dean of Students Cabinet and serves on the Dean's Advisory Committee, contributing to strategic planning, budget planning, and major divisional initiatives. The Associate Dean/Director will be a trusted advisor to Wellesley's divisional and institutional leadership teams, especially on matters regarding mental health, and will actively participate in managing issues related to student development and mental health within the campus community.
The Associate Dean/Director is responsible for the clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership of The Stone Center Counseling Service and its team of counseling professionals committed to promoting the psychosocial growth and holistic wellbeing of Wellesley students and to delivering high-quality professional services responsive to students' needs. The Stone Center Counseling Service focuses on prevention of psychological problems, the enhancement of well-being, and the search for a comprehensive understanding of human development. It will be imperative for the new Associate Dean/Director to maintain a department that values and supports strong, collaborative relationships across the college and responds to and addresses quality concerns from parents, students, senior administrators, and others.

Priorities for the new Associate Dean/Director will include actively supporting, growing, and developing a highly diverse, cohesive team of mental health professionals and enhancing the center's collaboration with Health Services, managed through a relationship with Newton Wellesley Collegiate Health, on student health and wellbeing matters and on the upcoming move into a brand-new building expected in early 2025.

Wellesley has played, and continues to play, a decisive role in shaping leadership models for women. Founded in 1870 by Pauline and Henry Durant to "offer to young women opportunities for education equivalent to those usually provided in colleges for young men," it opened its doors in 1875 and was the first American college to have a president, faculty, and students who were all women. Today, Wellesley enrolls approximately 600 first-year students each year, 54% of whom identify as U.S. students of color and 21% are the first in their family to attend college. Committed to inclusive excellence, Wellesley is among a select group of private colleges and universities that admits students without considering their ability to pay. The College holds a steadfast dedication to equity across race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category that can be used to divide people. Wellesley students are trailblazers: They are talented, motivated, intellectually gifted, civically engaged, socially conscious, and exceptionally engaged. Wellesley students benefit from an unequaled educational experience that honors and cultivates not only what is best about each of them, and their own potential, but about what women offer our world.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges in the daily lives of undergraduate students and in the context of the unique needs presented at a women's college. A terminal degree in a mental health profession with licensure or immediate license-eligibility in the State of Massachusetts is required as is a minimum of 10 years of relevant, progressively responsible leadership/supervisory experience in a college counseling center setting.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile and a CV or resume. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by the priority deadline of May 30, 2024, and should be submitted using the links below.

Apply or Inquire: https://candidateportal.wittkieffer.com/login?returnUrl=/apply?jobID=25755
Nominate: http://candidateportal.wittkieffer.com/nomination?jobID=25755

Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to the WittKieffer search team: Christy Pratt and Jess Cummings at WellesleyCounseling@WittKieffer.com .

Wellesley College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution, committed to increasing the diversity of the College community.

Company Description
Wellesley's mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community-faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.
Embark on a fulfilling career journey at Wellesley College, where we prioritize your well-being and professional growth. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive array of benefits and resources designed to enhance both your work-life balance and long-term success.

• Competitive Compensation : Experience competitive wages ensuring your dedication is recognized and rewarded.
• Exceptional Benefits Package: Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
• Commuting and Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.
• Paid Time Off : Take advantage of paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
• Retirement Savings : Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
• Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, free onsite and virtual fitness classes and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
• Tuition and Education Benefits : Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.
• Campus Privileges : Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.

Apply today and take your first step toward a rewarding career with Wellesley College - where your unique strengths and success are celebrated as part of our shared commitment to inclusivity!

Worker Sub-Type
Administrative

Time Type
Full time

EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum . Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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