Graduate Assistant Counseling and School Psychology
Part-time (10 hours per week); Preferred Availability - Wednesdays
Duties and Responsibilities
- Networking with graduate candidates by:
- Creating and distributing up-to-date student communications, e.g., a monthly electronic newsletter and other announcements.
- Organizing student and student/faculty events.
- Collaborating with student organizations.
- Participating in outreach to prospective students.
- Supporting assessment processes through:
- Assisting in assessment, evaluation and other continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Collection, review and reporting of program assessment information including graduate, supervisor, and employer survey information.
- Addressing individual program needs by:
- Developing literature reviews for course modules and individual faculty research interests.
- Gathering information to foster program improvement and sustain national accreditation.
- Collecting materials and accessing resources for courses.
- Helping to develop information for the potential relaunching of the Educational Leadership program
- Assisting with marketing and attracting diverse students to the programs by:
- Attracting a diverse pool of students to the professions of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Psychology
- Improving the CEP website to highlight program, faculty, and student accomplishments.
- Tracking graduates to highlight their employment rates and professional successes.
- Utilizing social media tools as a way to connect with professionals, alumni, supervisors, and the public about our programs.
- Introducing new technological platforms and tools that will enhance our communications and marketing.
Qualifications
Required
- Accepted degree candidate enrolled full time in plan of study (minimum 6 credits; maximum 9 credits)
- strong interpersonal skills
- good communication skills
- proficiency with Office software – Excel, Word, OneDrive, and social media - Facebook, Instagram, X.
Preferred
Experience working with outreach activities; degree program in counseling or related field.
Benefits for the Graduate Assistant (Learning Outcomes):
- Familiarization with professional regulations, certification, and licensing in RI.
- Participation in department and professional association collaboration.
- Advocating for student concerns regarding curriculum changes, comprehensive exams, scheduling, etc.
- In depth knowledge of Counseling and School Psychology professions gained through interaction with faculty and faculty research.
- Enhanced understanding of professional accrediting body standards, and how they shape coursework and training.
- Increased experience in data analysis, literature reviews, and the development of marketing strategies.
- Opportunities to participate in grant writing, research, presentations and publications.
- Opportunities to foster connections with peers.
How to Apply
Please email application, CV and cover letter to Co-Department Chairs Kalina Brabeck & Shannon Dowd-Eagle.