Senior Director – Professional Training and Readiness

American Psychological Association

Senior Director leading APA’s professional training and readiness initiatives within psychology. Overseeing programs that prepare individuals for effective practice in various psychology roles.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $259,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership and oversight of APA’s professional training and readiness portfolio
Designs and helps shape the vision, scope, and priorities of the portfolio
Leads programs and projects that strengthen pathway programs to and through graduate education
Represents education in psychology in policy and program development venues
Prepares presentations, comments and reports
Curates and disseminates information about promising practices and national trends in professional training and readiness
Translates research into practice and develops practice-focused resources, guidance, and tools
Serves as APA’s lead contact and liaison to key groups connected to professional training
Serves as the doctoral consultant to APA governance groups
Responsible for administrative tasks, personnel management, and development, management, and monitoring of the portfolio budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree in health service psychology required
Background in neuropsychology is preferred
Mid-career scholar with a minimum of 12-15 years postdoctoral experience
At least five years’ experience in psychology education, training, or professional preparation
Experience serving as a program director within health service psychology
Management skills including strategic planning, fiscal, administrative, and personnel management
Demonstrated leadership skills and public speaking skills
Evidence of national recognition and reputation within psychology education, training, supervised practice, or professional readiness communities
Strong statistical and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and use data to inform strategy, program development, and decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; excellent policy analysis skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office, email programs, and virtual meetings
Openness to using AI tools to support work efficiently and thoughtfully is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
medical, dental, and vision insurance options
outpatient mental health benefit
paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
Family/Medical Leave
tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
short- and long-term disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisstatistical analysisprogram developmentpolicy analysisstrategic planningpersonnel managementbudget managementneuropsychologypsychology educationprofessional readiness

Soft Skills

leadershippublic speakingwritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsadministrative skillsfiscal managementstrategic thinkingcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Doctoral degree in health service psychology