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Director, Masters of Arts in Counseling

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. UMS postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
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Job Description

Inspire Future Counselors. Shape a Graduate Program. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you a passionate counseling professional with a vision for developing the next generation of mental health practitioners? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a dynamic and innovative Director of Masters of Arts in Counseling to lead and advance our graduate counseling program.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who brings together clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a commitment to student success. As Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a high-quality graduate program, strengthening community partnerships, and preparing future counselors to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

What You'll Do

  • Lead with Vision: Provide strategic direction for the M.A. in Counseling program, supporting academic excellence, curriculum development, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
  • Inspire and Mentor: Guide graduate students through their academic and professional journeys, providing meaningful advising, instruction, and mentorship.
  • Build Connections: Develop strong partnerships with community organizations, mental health professionals, and clinical internship sites to create exceptional hands-on learning opportunities.
  • Champion Student Success: Collaborate with UMF's Graduate Center to strengthen recruitment, coordinate admissions, and support student engagement and retention.
  • Advance Professional Excellence: Coordinate clinical practica and internships, teach field-based courses, and ensure program alignment with Maine's professional counseling licensure standards.
  • Strengthen Program Operations: Oversee program planning, accreditation activities, and budget management while collaborating with faculty and University leadership.

Complete Job Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience.
  • Current Maine Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential.
  • Qualifications to provide clinical supervision in accordance with Maine LCPC regulations.

The Ideal Candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; a commitment to ethical counseling practices; and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners. Strong project management skills, adaptability, and enthusiasm for advancing graduate counseling education are essential.

Why UMF?

At the University of Maine at Farmington, you'll have the opportunity to combine your passion for counseling, education, and leadership in a collaborative academic environment. Your work will directly influence the preparation of future counseling professionals while helping strengthen mental health services in Maine and beyond.

Your expertise can shape a program. Your leadership can inspire a profession. Your impact can change lives.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the annual salary for this position is up to $65,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

Application Requirements:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three (3) professional references

Important Information to know:

  • We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
  • Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
  • For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST Friday, November 13, 2026
  • The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400UMF

About Us

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website. The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

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