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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate program director in Wallingford, CT is $71,995.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,100.00 and $89,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Graduate Program Director oversees the administration and academic integrity of graduate programs within a department or college. Their responsibilities typically include coordinating admissions, advising students, managing curriculum development, ensuring compliance with university policies, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration. They also address student concerns, organize program assessments, and may contribute to recruitment efforts. Their role is vital in maintaining the quality and reputation of graduate programs.

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Graduate Program Directors often navigate challenges such as balancing administrative duties with supporting students and faculty, ensuring program accreditation standards are met, and mediating conflicts within the program. Effective management involves strong organizational skills, clear communication, and fostering a collaborative environment. Regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders and staying updated on institutional policies can also help address issues proactively and maintain program excellence.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Program Director job openings in Wallingford, CT as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,995 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Training Director - Psychology Internship Program

The Village For Families & Children

Hartford, CT

$100K/yr

Full-time, Internship

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Our Mission: 

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Starting Salary: $100,000

JOB SUMMARY

The Training Director will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and clinical functions of The Village's American Psychological Association-accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship Program. Manages day-to-day operations and long-term development of the program. Provides clinical and administrative supervision and training to psychology interns and staff. Participates in agency-wide initiatives and programs, as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintains up-to-date documentation for the Psychology Internship Program in compliance with APA and APPIC standards.

· Drafts and records Internship Program Description with APA/APPIC system to reflect accurate internship activities

· Oversees annual intern recruitment, interviewing, and matching process.

· Coordinates and collaborates with graduate programs whose students are performing internships at The Village to ensure that the interns meet required standards of those graduate programs.

· Provides primary and/or secondary clinical and administrative supervision of pre-doctoral interns, post-doctoral psychology residents, and staff, as assigned.

· Recruits psychologists to provide supervision of interns, as needed.

· Leads Psychology Department monthly meetings and ensures participation by interns and staff psychologists.

· Develops, organizes and provides training programs for interns, as needed. Ensures that adequate training opportunities exist for the interns, including those meeting APPIC requirements.

· Collaborates with program leadership throughout The Village to ensure mutually valuable intern placements in appropriate programs.

· Collaborates with Vice President in program planning, development and problem solving.

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.


EDUCATION

· PhD or PsyD from APA Accredited Program is required

· Must be licensed as Psychologist by State of Connecticut, and must maintain that licensure throughout employment in this position

EXPERIENCE

· Must have at least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in agencies with similar programs and populations as The Village

· Must have clinical experience serving client populations and providing therapeutic interventions similar to those provided by The Village

· Must be experienced in providing evidence-based treatment interventions, with focus on achieving measurable positive outcomes. Experience in play therapy, group therapy, and family therapy is preferred.

· Must have strong diagnostic skills

· Must have experience providing clinical consultations to other treatment providers and programs

· Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

· Cultural competency to serve diverse client population.

· Excellent interpersonal, organization and service skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Flexible and able to multi-task.

· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows 10 environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus (SmartSearch & Electronic Health Record).


Benefits:

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/

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