Graduate Assistant Counseling and School Psychology

Part-time (10 hours per week); Preferred Availability - Wednesdays

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.