Senior Associate Director, Counseling Practicum Experience

Boston College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA, invites applications for the Assistant or Associate Director, Counseling Practicum Experience at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.

The role oversees field-based experiences across Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and School Adjustment Counseling, ensuring high-quality practicum and internship programs that meet accreditation and licensure standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, School Adjustment Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field required.
• Professional licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Experience with licensure, accreditation, compliance processes, and university-level student advising preferred.
• Ability to interpret and maintain compliance with state and accreditation standards.
• Strong data management and analytical capabilities for program evaluation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage practicum and internship placement processes for counseling students; ensure high-quality field experiences.
• Serve as primary liaison to schools, clinical agencies, healthcare organizations, and partners; cultivate placement opportunities.
• Oversee systems related to student placement, assessment, supervision, reporting, and documentation; ensure data integrity.
• Monitor accreditation and licensure compliance; support reviews and regulatory reporting.
• Provide guidance and professional development to students, faculty, supervisors, and site supervisors on field education policies.
• Address complex student, site, and compliance issues with proactive problem-solving and risk management.
• Analyze field placement data to inform decisions and strengthen program quality.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

LMS

Placement management

Data reporting tools

Job description

Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA, invites applications for the Assistant or Associate Director, Counseling Practicum Experience at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.

The role oversees field-based experiences across Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and School Adjustment Counseling, ensuring high-quality practicum and internship programs that meet accreditation and licensure standards.