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Assistant Director of Assessment

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 12, 2026
Assistant Director of Assessment Assistant Director of Assessment Hiring Department: UIC Counseling Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040805 Posting Close Date: June 5, 2026 Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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. Position Summary The Assistant Director of Assessment will assist with the day-to-day clinical and operational functioning of the psychological assessment program, ensuring efficient service delivery and high-quality student care. The Assistant Director will assist the Associate Director for Assessment in achieving the goal of integrating assessment services as a service offering at the CC and in participating in other UIC efforts to coordinate and expand testing resources for UIC students. This role plays a vital part in enhancing clinical services, supporting student success, and advancing the university's mission by integrating data-informed practices. Duties & Responsibilities Provide direct administration of psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational tests, compilation of timely and professionally written assessment reports, and provide feedback sessions. Supervise and train unlicensed clinical staff, post-docs, and pre-doctoral trainees about assessment, evaluations, outreach, and treatment of Counseling Center clients. Assist with the coordination of assessment scheduling, test administration workflows, and turnaround times. Assist with managing testing materials, software, and record-keeping systems. Assist in training staff on test administration, scoring, and interpretation. Assist with the development and implementation of recruitment activities, selection, and staff involvement for a diagnostic practicum, in coordination with the Associate Director for Training. Assist with the creation and implementation of orientation, schedules, trainee evaluation processes and forms, seminars, and policies and procedures for a diagnostic assessment, in coordination with the Associate Director for Training. Provision of training and supervision to trainees on their diagnostic assessments, associated reports, and feedback sessions. Conduct trainee evaluations and provide feedback to their respective academic programs. Collect and assess training data and prepare evaluation reports. Maintain ethical, legal, and organizational standards and build competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all training, service, and research activities within the Counseling Center, Division of Student Affairs, and the UIC community. Assist in creating training policies and procedures that are inclusive of UIC's highly diverse student population, reflecting the mission and vision of the Counseling Center. Conduct psychological counseling, including provision of direct assessment, crisis intervention, and case management services for students' personal, social, vocational, and/or educational concerns consistent with Center policies and procedures. Provide consultation and refer students and their family members, staff, and faculty, as appropriate for mental health, medically based, or adjunctive services within the university or the community. Utilize and contribute to research/data collection for the improvement of student functioning, and evaluation of the Center's training programs and service. Provide educational/developmental outreach programming for students and the university community to improve coping and problem-solving strategies and to contribute to a supportive and enhancing learning environment. Position requires occasional evening hours and weekend duties; NO after-hours on-call responsibilities. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A doctorate in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a related field is required. Licensed to practice psychology as a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois or licensed to practice psychology as a Clinical Psychologist in another state with reciprocity to Illinois (will be required to have an IL license within six months of hire). Considerable experience conducting psychological assessments with young adults and/or college students. Experience in the provision of direct clinical supervision of doctoral-level graduate students for a minimum of one year. Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team. Experience with and commitment to working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the provision of direct clinical supervision of doctoral-level graduate students for at least one year. Training and experience providing psychological services to graduate, professional, and undergraduate students, which includes providing services to persons of color, international students, non-traditional students, veterans, students with disabilities, and LGBTQA+ students, is desirable. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Demonstrated experience and facility with an electronic records management system, databases, and other technology to aid in the provision of clinical services and administration. For consideration, you must submit an online application that includes an uploaded cover letter, resume/CV, and the contact information of three professional references by June 5th, 2026. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19572?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1a4ec02e4b95d44ba52745dc42716c1d