Associate Director of Psychological Assessment & Testing Services

Student Affairs

The University of Illinois
Counseling Center is seeking applications for the position of Associate
Director of Psychological Assessment and Testing Services (PATS). The
successful candidate will join an energetic, diverse team of nearly 60 staff
including 40+ clinicians, 4 pre-doctoral interns, 6 counseling center
professional staff, 7 administrative staff, as well as a team of undergraduate
paraprofessionals and master's level practicum counselors. The mission of the
University of Illinois Counseling Center is to provide culturally competent
services to a diverse clientele presenting a wide range of psychological,
educational, social, and developmental concerns. The Counseling Center is
accredited by IACS and is also an APA approved pre-doctoral internship site.

The University of Illinois is a
land grant institution located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana in
central Illinois. The University
of Illinois campus is situated between the three major metropolitan areas of
Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis and is considered one of the top
comprehensive research public universities in the nation. Our staff works on
campus with an academically talented and ethnically diverse student population,
including international students totaling 21.8 percent of the total student
population, 19 percent for Asian American students, 11.9 percent for Latinx/e
students, 4.8 percent for African American students, and 3.5 percent for
multiracial students, with a total enrollment of over 60,848 students.

University of Illinois Counseling
Center employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation;
competitive health, dental, retirement, and vision benefits; and education
assistance programs.

Primary Job Functions
The
Associate Director of Psychological Assessment and Testing Services reports to
the Executive Director of the University of Illinois Counseling Center. This
position has a senior level administrative role along with three other
Associate Directors (Director of Clinical Services, Director of Outreach and
Prevention Services and Director of Training,) within the Counseling Center.
This position is multifaceted in scope and function and is designed to assist
the Executive Director with the overall management of the Counseling Center's testing
services. In addition, this individual will assist the Executive Director in
providing vision and multiculturally competent leadership in the development,
marketing, implementation, evaluation and assessment of testing services
designed to support undergraduate and graduate students in their academic,
personal, and social development. This
Associate Director will establish PATS including developing pre-screening
protocols, providing oversight of testing inventory, developing training
protocols and operations.

The
Associate Director will provide leadership in Psychological Assessment and
Testing and have demonstrated expertise and knowledge in best practice
guidelines for diverse populations of students. Additionally, the successful
candidate will also have experience and knowledge in one or more administrative
areas consistent with Counseling Center services including: general
administration, therapeutic services, outreach and prevention, training or educational
programming. The successful candidate will serve as a senior administrator and
clinician who will assist in our ongoing efforts to build culturally competent
staff capable of serving the needs of a large, diverse student body.
Flexibility, creativity and resourcefulness will be necessary characteristics
in managing the multiple roles as an administrator, supervisor, clinician and
consultant to the campus community.

We
are searching for a leader who displays a thoughtful, self-reflective and
collaborative management style and strong ethical decision-making skills.

• Establish PATS by developing and maintaining policy and procedures related to innovative and efficacious psychological testing services; provide administrative and strategic oversight of the design and implementation of all aspects of testing services including screening protocols, ordering of supplies, preparing budget proposals, and scheduling testing appointments.
• Provides direct services, such as test administration, assessment feedback to clients, and crisis/urgent services.
• Provides administrative supervision of staff, including the oversight of testing, evaluation and analysis.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures to ensure adherence to the highest clinical and testing standards, applicable legislation, local health and safety laws and regulations and student affairs risk management policies, assessment of instruments, and professional codes of ethics.
• Networks and consultations with university departments including DRES, the Office of the Dean of Students, Academic Departments, McKinley Health Center, and other Student Affairs units, as well as student communities and groups.
• Assists the Executive Director with assessing service delivery in the many facets of Counseling Center services.
• Serves as a member of the Counseling Center Administrative Team and participates in setting objectives, establishing priorities and developing strategies to improve Center operations.
• Provides supervision and training activities for pre-doctoral interns, trainees, and paraprofessionals.
• Assists in outreach and consultation services to students, faculty and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Doctorate in Clinical, Clinical/Community, Counseling Psychology, or related field.

Licensure

• Licensed in Illinois or license state-transfer as a psychologist.
• Licensed for at least four (4) years at time of application.
• No other licensure will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years post-internship professional experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of increasing supervisory and leadership responsibilities, with a minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of staff administrative supervisory and clinical supervisory experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-licensure psychological assessment and testing experience.

• Experience training students or staff in testing.
  
  Experience in a college counseling center or higher education setting.

• Ability to conduct psychological testing and clinical interviews, including clinical assessment, case conceptualization and treatment plan formulation, for students with a broad spectrum of psychological problems, ranging from adjustment issues to major psychiatric disorders.
• Strong theoretical and practice understanding of administrating psychological batteries including IQ testing, academic achievement test, executive functioning and neuropsychological testing.
• Commitment to social justice education, practice with cultural humility, and ability to foster positive interactive relationships with a varied population.

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed
on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after hire.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000. We strive
to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market
data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective
bargaining agreements, and budget constraints; the final salary will be
determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization,
except for sponsorship of a new H1B position that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 19, 2026. To apply, please create
your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, vita, and contact information for three
references. Interviews and inquiries may take place prior to the closing date.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit three current letters of
recommendation to Counseling Center Human Resources at cc-hr@illinois.edu.

Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position,
please contact Dr. Deidre Weathersby, daweath@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process,
please contact 217-333-2137.

Additionally, this position is a security sensitive position.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state's flagship public university and one of the world's leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what's next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you're empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1035956

Job Category: Education & Student Services

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu