Posting Details

　　Benefits of Working at UNCW

　　Want to become a soaring

　　UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of

　　UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at

　　UNCW or any other university within the

　　UNC System. In addition,

　　UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one

　　UNCW course each summer session.

　　As a full time employee,

　　UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our , and the , many of which are offered free of charge.

　　Working TitleDirector of Student-Athlete Well Being

　　External Link to Posting

　　Vacancy NumberE1091

　　Position Number1185

　　Location of WorkplaceMain UNCW Campus

　　Home DepartmentCounseling Center - 40240

　　DivisionStudent Affairs - 40000 Division

　　Brief Summary of Work for this Position

　　The Director of Student-Athlete well being reports to the Counseling Center embedded within the Athletics Department at

　　UNCW. This position also has a dotted line to the Deputy Director of Athletics, working as a team member of both the Counseling Center and the Athletics Department. This role is responsible for supporting the holistic development of

　　UNCW student-athletes. This individual will provide clinical services, education, resources, and programming to support learning essential life skills vital to student-athlete success at

　　UNCW and beyond. The position will build rapport and relationships with student-athletes, coaches, campus/community partners, and other athletic department staff; assess and identify the challenges of student-athletes to promote mental health; support student athletes' transition to college and the

　　UNCW campus environment; and refer as appropriate to on and off campus resources that meet those identified challenges. The position will also be responsible for adhering to the philosophies, ethics, and regulations of the Counseling Center,

　　UNCW Athletics Department, and the

　　NCAA/

　　CAA as they relate to assigned duties. Finally, the position is expected to help shape the evolving mental health and well-being of the athletes.

　　Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

　　Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counselingEligibility for licensure (or current licensure) as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist and Health Services Provider in Psychology in the state of North Carolina within the first ear of employmentTwo years of experience (can include internship) providing mental health counseling to students, preferably with student-athletes, in a university or college athletic department and/or college counseling center settingInterest in engaging in the typical work of a university counseling center, including short-term counseling, group counseling, crisis work, outreach, consultation, supervision, and training with student-athletesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsPreferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

　　Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or counselingCurrent Licensure as aLCMHA,LCSW, or Psychologist and Health Services Provider in Psychology in North Carolina is preferredAn individual with Applied Association of Sport Psychology - Certified Mental Performance Consultant credentials is also preferredAbility to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to problem-solve, handle sensitive information and nuanced situationsA solid understanding of boundaries and professional ethicsAbility to develop a working knowledge ofNCAA andCAA rules and regulations associated with providing counseling and psychological services to student-athletesRequired Certifications or Licensures

　　Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

　　Over the last year, the University of North Carolina Wilmington has made significant investment in the wellbeing of students, which has included funding new full time permanent positions in the Counseling Center and expanding the current practicum and post doctoral training programs. This is consistent with the new strategic plan for the university and the

　　UNCW Chancellor's dedication to improving mental health resources available on campus.

　　It is anticipated that these changes and investment in mental health will result in an increasingly multidisciplinary staff that includes a Case Manager, Embedded Clinician in Athletics, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Social Workers, and Licensed Psychologists.

　　The existing training program at UNCW's Counseling Center, currently composed of two practicum level trainees, is also expected to expand, eventually including multiple practicum trainees from Social Work and the doctoral Psychology program at

　　UNCW. The current Post Doctoral Fellowship training program, which also received significant financial investment in 2024, recently completed the process to become an

　　APICC member program. The training program has also received funding to secure three doctoral internships beginning in August 2025, and it will pursue full

　　APA accreditation. We encourage clinicians who are on the path to licensure to consider this exciting opportunity embedded within Athletics.

　　College/School Information

　　University Information

　　The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class fa