Graduate Assistant - Counseling Psychology

This Graduate Assistant position involves assisting the Program Director of the Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) program in a wide range of tasks to support the MSCP program. The role is approximately 4 hours per week for one semester, with the possibility to continue in subsequent semesters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Site Agreement list for students’ clinical placements and MSCP alumni contact list.
• Support data collection efforts for annual assessment.
• Attend and assist in coordinating MSCP events, such as MSCP New Student Orientation and Open House for prospective MSCP students.
• Engage in recruitment-related activities for the MSCP program.
• Organize psychological assessment materials used by the MSCP program.
• Assist in designing and disseminating surveys for alumni and current MSCP students.
• Assist the MSCP Program Director with other activities in support of the MSCP program.

Requirements

• Enrolled in the Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology program.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and advances equity and social justice.

About the Community

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.