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ACES Executive Director Opening

Application Deadline: October 1, 2019

Title: Executive Director

The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as executive director for the organization. This position provides essential leadership to ACES and its membership community. In close collaboration with the Officers of ACES, the Executive Director will support the organization in pursuit of its goals and strategic plan.

Summary of Position: The Executive Director of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) commits to working 20 hours per week as an employee of the organization.  The Executive Director of ACES is an ex-officio non-voting member of the Governing Council who carries out policies and instructions as developed by the ACES Governing Council.  The Executive Director will also follow and participate in executing and developing, as directed by the ACES Governing Council, the strategic plan for ACES.  The Executive Director will work with Governing Council to foster membership in ACES and enhance membership experiences.  The Executive Director will support the fiscal management operations of ACES.  The Executive Director will ensure compliance and good governance by coordinating documents efforts for ACES business.  The Executive Director will coordinate efforts to promote collaboration between ACES and other organizations.  Lastly, the Executive Director of ACES will maintain professional standards and practices in all aspects of representation and service to ACES.

Candidate Requirements:

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of a master’s degree in leadership, administration, education, or counseling.
• 3 years of professional leadership experience.

Preferred 

• Professional affiliation with the fields of Counseling and Counselor Education.
• Membership and active participation in the American Counseling Association and its divisions or branches.
• Prior leadership experiences with ACES and its divisions/branches.
• Certification/training in professional association management
• Experience including reporting to and collaborating with a governing board, travel on behalf of an association, coordination of staff, contractors, and/or volunteers, and facilitating annual reporting requirements.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: Dependent on education and experience.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should provide the following materials in one PDF:

• A cover letter explaining their interest and aptitude for the position
• A resume documenting the applicant’s work history highlighting the experiences that fit the position

Application materials should be sent to Dr.  Heather Ambrose at Heather.Ambrose@mail.waldenu.edu.

Questions regarding the position and application process can be directed to Dr. Heather Ambrose at Heather.Ambrose@mail.waldenu.edu.

Face-to-face interviews for the position will take place at the ACES 2019 conference in Seattle, October 10-13, 2019, although other video-conferencing interview options will be available for applicants not attending the conference.

Conference 2022 hosting options have been narrowed based on needs, cost, and availability. Please let us know your location preference by October 3, 2019, 11:59 pm PST. Vote now!

Join us in Baltimore, MD for our next Conference, October 22-24, 2020.

The Summer 2019 Newsletter is now available. In this edition: President’s Message 2019-2020 SACES Leadership Impact of Dual Relationships in Counseling Supervision  ACES 2019 Conference The Wounded Healer: Self-Care through Forgiveness  Using Culturally Relevant Pedagogy to Meet International Student’s Academic Needs  Counselor Educators and Supervisor’s Role in Preparing Counselors-In-Training for Working with Spiritual African American Women Diagnosed with Infertility  Acting Like a Counselor: Does Hollywood Get it Right?  Women in Counselor Education: Intersections of Gender, Class, Sex, Age and Race  Leadership Roles for Counselor Educators in Crisis Situations Fall 2019 Newsletter Submissions Social Media and its Impact on Mental Health and Body Image of Women  Reframing Perceptions of Millennials: Implications for Pedagogical Practices Interest Networks  SACES Graduate Students Opportunity You may review past copies of newsletters or consider submitting something for the Fall issue (due October 28, 2019). Contact the SACES Newsletter Co-Editors with questions or submissions: Brandee Appling and Andrea Jenkins at newsletter@saces.org. We are looking for submissions for consideration in our Fall issue of the SACES Newsletter. This issue will be an edition about Scholarship with topics that apply to practitioners, supervisors, and counselor educators. Submissions must be between 500 and 800 words and sent electronically as a Word document to newsletter@saces.org. Please include the author name(s), credentials, affiliation(s), and photo(s) in .jpg, .tif or .gif format.  Students are encouraged to contribute with the support of a faculty member.  For questions or more information, please contact the editors at sacesnewsletter@gmail.com.   Contributions are needed by Monday, October 28, 2019.   All the best,  Brandee Appling and Andrea Kirk- Jenkins Co-Editors SACES Newsletter

View the SACES newsletter archive at SACES.org.

Call for SACES Social Media Chair

Promotes awareness of the purpose and actions of the association through ongoing communication efforts and branding initiatives through the use of social media tools. Makes sure that the leaders (i.e., standing and special committee chairs, Interest Network chairs, TSC Journal Editor), members, and professionals both within and outside of SACES are fully informed of association resources and activities by using existing and developing social media. Works closely with other leaders to ensure that SACES is portraying a consistent and professional image to its members and to the professional community at large. Adheres to the SACES Social Media Policy and monitors other SACES social media presence to ensure all public platforms are in alignment with the policy. 

Responsible To: 

SACES President and Executive Committee

Appointed by the incoming president for a one-year renewable term.

Responsibilities: 

·       Chair the Media Committee.

·       Develop a calendar to ensure regular posts occur to SACES’s social network sites, including program information and other resource related information that would be of interest to our “followers”.

·       Monitor social media presence across all SACES sites (e.g., primary SACES, interest networks, etc.)  to ensure they are relevant and aligned with the SACES vision, mission, or objectives as presented on the SACES website (http://saces.org/about).

·       Evaluate the social media landscape and decide what platforms will be good tools for the Association. SACES social media platforms currently include a SACES Facebook page, Twitter account, and YouTube channel.

·       Work to understand and develop an effective strategy for use of new media, giving serious consideration as to how this impacts the roles of the webmaster and interest network chairs. 

·       Work to educate SACES leaders and members about the use of new media, both from a technical perspective and from a business approach. 

·       Develop and implement a strategy to use new media in promoting and presenting SACES programs and events. 

·       Develop relationships with ACES and other regions to understand their position on social media and to help promote SACES efforts on regional and state levels. 

·       Consult with other regions and SACES state association representatives to compare best practices on the use of new media, in various applications, and how they are used to promote SACES membership as well as the SACES and state association conferences. 

·       The Social Media Chair(s) and other committee members typically serve as photographers for the SACES conference during conference years. 

·       Provides a committee report at mid-year and end-of-year. 

·       Perform related duties outlined in the SACES Social Media Policy and other projects as agreed upon.

Applications must be received by September 30, 2019. Any member of the association is eligible to apply. The final appointee(s) will be selected by the SACES Executive Board. Please send a one page letter of interest discussing your experience with the duties and responsibilities above and a current CV to Elizabeth Villares at president@saces.org

SACES Graduate Student Committee Meeting

September 20, 2019 2:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) 

Hello Fellow Graduate Students,

The next SACES Graduate Student Meeting will be held on Friday, September 20th at 2:00 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone and discussing important news.

Topic: SACES GSC Meeting

Time: September 20, 2019 2:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Dial by your location

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 909 781 786

Have a wonderful week,

Hannah Coyt, M.Ed., LPCC-S, NCC, MHE, CCMHC
SACES Graduate Student Representative

Voting is now open for the SACES 2019 elections!

Please read the candidates' statements of interest for President-elect-elect and Secretary-elect.  Then select one candidate for each position on the SACES ballot. Voting closes October 3, 2019 until 11:59pm PT. 

Results of the election will be announced to members at the SACES Business Meeting on Friday, October 11th from 5:30-6:30pm PT during the ACES Conference in Seattle. We hope to see you there, and we appreciate your continued support and commitment to SACES!

Natoya Haskins
SACES Past-President

If you have questions regarding the SACES nominations or elections, please contact Dr. Natoya Haskins at past-president@saces.org.

Dear SACES Graduate Student/New Professional Members,

SACES Interest Networks are designed to connect members who have similar professional interests within counselor education and supervision. Interest networks provide opportunities for discussion, idea sharing, and collaboration. Uniquely, graduate students have a multitude of growth, change, and hardships. SACES wants to provide a space to discuss issues and concerns to help navigate the journey that is a doctoral program or masters program. Therefore, we are seeking interest in creating a new interest network section specifically for graduate students and new professionals.

As an organization, we want to provide a space to discuss aspects of the journey of being a graduate student/new professional, as well as provide opportunities for leadership.

Benefits for participating in the interest network:

• Connect with other graduate students from the SACES Region
• Collectively create opportunities based on interests (i.e., presentations, research, etc.)
• Experience being a part of leadership with minimum time commitment
• Develop initiatives that speak to the needs of graduate students
• Receive mentorship from the graduate student representative and committee
• Add this to your CV!

If you feel that this interest network would be beneficial to you as a graduate student or new professional, please complete this Graduate Student Interest Network Request Form by September 30, 2019. Your information will be shared with Graduate Student Committee so that they can contact you.

Please contact Hannah Coyt, SACES Graduate Student Representative, at coyth@lindsey.eduwith questions.

Thank you,

Hannah M. Coyt,M.Ed., LPCC-S, NCC, MHE, CCMHC
SACES Graduate Student Representative

Promotes awareness of the purpose and actions of the association through ongoing communication efforts and branding initiatives through the use of social media tools. Makes sure that the leaders (i.e., standing and special committee chairs, Interest Network chairs, TSC Journal Editor), members, and professionals both within and outside of SACES are fully informed of association resources and activities by using existing and developing social media. Works closely with other leaders to ensure that SACES is portraying a consistent and professional image to its members and to the professional community at large. Adheres to the SACES Social Media Policy (http://www.saces.org/resources/Documents/Social%20Media%20Policy%20FINAL.pdf) and monitors other SACES social media presence to ensure all public platforms are in alignment with the policy. 

Responsible To: 

SACES President and Executive Committee

Appointed by the incoming president for a one-year renewable term.

Responsibilities: 

·       Chair the Media Committee.

·       Develop a calendar to ensure regular posts occur to SACES’s social network sites, including program information and other resource related information that would be of interest to our “followers”.

·       Monitor social media presence across all SACES sites (e.g., primary SACES, interest networks, etc.)  to ensure they are relevant and aligned with the SACES vision, mission, or objectives as presented on the SACES website (http://saces.org/about).

·       Evaluate the social media landscape and decide what platforms will be good tools for the Association. SACES social media platforms currently include a SACES Facebook page, Twitter account, and YouTube channel.

·       Work to understand and develop an effective strategy for use of new media, giving serious consideration as to how this impacts the roles of the webmaster and interest network chairs. 

·       Work to educate SACES leaders and members about the use of new media, both from a technical perspective and from a business approach. 

·       Develop and implement a strategy to use new media in promoting and presenting SACES programs and events. 

·       Develop relationships with ACES and other regions to understand their position on social media and to help promote SACES efforts on regional and state levels. 

·       Consult with other regions and SACES state association representatives to compare best practices on the use of new media, in various applications, and how they are used to promote SACES membership as well as the SACES and state association conferences. 

·       The Social Media Chair(s) and other committee members typically serve as photographers for the SACES conference during conference years. 

·       Provides a committee report at mid-year and end-of-year. 

·       Perform related duties outlined in the SACES Social Media Policy and other projects as agreed upon.

Applications must be received by September 12, 2019. Any member of the association is eligible to apply. The final appointee(s) will be selected by the SACES Executive Board. Please send a one page letter of interest discussing your experience with the duties and responsibilities above and a current CV to Elizabeth Villares at president@saces.org

SACES Graduate Student Committee Meeting

Jul 26, 2019 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) 

Hello Fellow Graduate Students,

Based on everyone’s responses, the SACES Graduate Student Meeting will be held this Friday, July 26th at 10:00am. We look forward to seeing everyone this week and discussing important news coming down the pipeline as well as an update from the working groups on all the work that has been done.

Topic: SACES GSC Meeting

Time: Jul 26, 2019 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://unt.zoom.us/j/303567129

Dial by your location

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 303 567 129

Have a wonderful week,

Jose “Joey” Tapia-Fuselier, Jr., M.S., CRC, LPC, NCC
SACES Graduate Student Representative

Candidates for SACES’s Treasurer

The SACES Executive Board is seeking applications for the position of SACES treasurer.  The term of the current treasurer ends June 30, 2020. The term of the treasurer to be appointed is July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022 but term may be extended at discretion of the president.  Onboarding will take place during Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The expectation of the SACES Executive Committee is that the treasurer is an active member of the leadership team and provides mentoring of other SACES members as needed.

According to the Association’s Bylaws:

Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Collaborate with ACES Treasurer and SACES Executive Committee to develop and submit an annual operational budget (typically by May 1st each year)
2.      Collaborate with ACES Conference Coordinator and SACES Executive Committee to
develop and submit a regional conference budget (typically by Jan 1st for conference years)
3.      Collect all invoices for regional expenses and forward them to ACES Treasurer
4.      Maintain an accurate accounting of ongoing regional revenue and expenses to reconcile with ACES Treasurer records.
5.      Submit a mid and annual Treasurer’s report to SACES Executive Committee and post to website.
6.      Provide written and verbal Treasurer’s report to the General Assembly/Business Meetings during the SACES/ACES conferences each fall.
7.      Chair Budget and Finance Committee; submit annual plan, mid-year, and final committee report of activities and recommendations (typically by May 1st)

Meeting Participation

1.      Participate in SACES Executive Committee Annual Planning (typically held in person each January)
2.      Participate in ongoing Executive Committee meetings (held virtually each month)
3.      Participate in SACES General Assembly/Business Meetings (held during ACES orSACES Conference each fall)
4.      Participate in SACES meeting during ACA Convention (each spring, if possible)

Applications must be received by August 15, 2019. Any member of the association is eligible for nomination; however, previous involvement in SACES is preferred. The final appointee will be selected by the SACES Executive Board. Please send a one to two page letter of interest discussing your experience with the duties and responsibilities above, a list of 2 references, and a current CV to Elizabeth Villares at evillare@fau.edu.