Program Coordinator, Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, academic oversight, and operational management for the Addictions, Mental Health & Social Work Assistant (AMS) Program.
• Supervise the AMS program, including faculty and adjunct staffing, workloads, and professional development.
• Manage programmatic operations such as budgeting, course scheduling, equipment inventory, and student advising.
• Ensure curriculum and program delivery meet all relevant registration, certification, and licensure standards.
• Drive innovation in learning by developing new courses, certificates, and programs that meet industry and community needs.
• Prioritize student success through proactive recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives.
• Foster community and workforce partnerships, including the development of career pathways and articulation agreements with four-year institutions.
• Teach courses according to the expected teaching load for academic coordinators.

Requirements

• Master's degree or above in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology.
• Proven ability to manage people and resources effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to the two-year college mission and high-quality instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional license in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology.
• Specific licensure such as Licensed Psychologist, LPCC (with supervision designation), LISW (with supervision designation), or LICDC (with supervision designation).
• Previous experience in academic program coordination.
• Familiarity with administrative and instructional software packages.

Benefits

Rhodes State College offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, including:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• STRS and OPERS retirement options
• Paid holidays and sick leave

About the Company

Rhodes State College is dedicated to providing high-quality, student-centered instruction and preparing students for successful careers through innovative academic programs and strong community partnerships.