Senior Director of Professional Training and Readiness

The Senior Director of Professional Training and Readiness leads and helps shape APA’s portfolio focused on preparing individuals for entry into and effective practice within the psychology profession. The role advances pathway programs, supervised training quality, postdoctoral and early-career support, and practice-focused resources that strengthen readiness across psychology roles and sectors. This role represents education and is part of the Psychology Team. The Psychology Team is APA’s in-house source of disciplinary expertise. It advances, communicates, and applies psychological science to benefit society and improve lives, while helping to strengthen a more unified, coordinated field of psychology in service of the human condition.

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

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

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law. #LIRemote