Description
Counseling Center
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Associate Director of Psychological Assessment & Testing Services
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.
Job duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:
1. 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.
2. Provides administrative supervision of staff, including the oversight of testing, evaluation and analysis.
3. Provides direct services, such as test administration, assessment feedback to clients, and crisis/urgent services.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Assists the Executive Director with assessing service delivery in the many facets of Counseling Center services.
7. Serves as a member of the Counseling Center Administrative Team and participates in setting objectives, establishing priorities and developing strategies to improve Center operations.
8. Provides supervision and training activities for pre-doctoral interns, trainees, and paraprofessionals.
9. Assists in outreach and consultation services to students, faculty and staff.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Starting Date
As soon as possible after closing date.
Appointment Terms
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.
Application Procedures
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 the Counseling Center 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@illiois.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.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical, Clinical/Community, Counseling Psychology, or related field is required
Licensure
- Licensed in Illinois or license state-transfer as a psychologist required. Licensed for at least 4 years at time of application is required for this position.
- No other licensure will be considered.
Experience
- Minimum of five years post-internship professional experience is required.
- Demonstrated evidence of increasing supervisory and leadership responsibilities, with a minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ staff administrative supervisory and clinical supervisory experience is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure psychological assessment and testing experience is required.
Knowledge Requirements
- Demonstrated 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 is required.
- Strong theoretical and practice understanding of administrating psychological batteries including IQ testing, academic achievement test, executive functioning and neuropsychological testing is required.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice education, practice with cultural humility, and ability to foster positive interactive relationships with a diverse population is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge Preferences
- Demonstrated experience training students or staff in testing preferred.
- Previous experience in a college counseling center or higher education setting is preferred.
