Graduate Assistant, Counseling & School Psychology

Summary

The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant (GA) position is to provide essential support for departmental teaching, research, and administrative operations. It serves the dual purpose of advancing the Department's mission while providing the GA with practical, supervised experience in clinical, instructional, administrative, or research tasks. This role is integral to developing GA's professional competencies as a future practitioner, bridging academic training with hands-on departmental responsibilities.

This position is Hybrid (In-Person/Remote)

Essential Functions

• Support faculty research through literature reviews, data collection, entry, analysis, and assistance in preparing manuscripts or conference presentations.
• Provide instructional support for core courses by leading discussion sections, grading assignments with rubrics, and providing detailed student feedback.
• Prepare and maintain instructional materials, including updating course websites (e.g., Canvas), organizing content, and setting up audiovisual or clinical equipment for instructional delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks for the Department, such as coordinating events, maintaining student records, and handling confidential communications.
• Aid in accreditation compliance by helping to collect, organize, and analyze program assessment data and student learning outcomes.
• Actively participative in the Department at recruitment events, open houses, and professional conferences to engage students, prospective students, and the broader community.
• This is a hybrid, multitasking, knowledge-based role that combines apprentice- and employee-professional level tasks with student identities.
• The GA is simultaneously a learner receiving graduate training, a staff support member providing a range of operational assistance, and a graduate student completing their own degree.
• Work is highly interactive, variable, and cyclical, peaking during midterms/finals, admissions cycles, and accreditation deadlines.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required

• Must be in good academic standing and meet all departmental and university requirements for graduate assistantship eligibility.

• Demonstrated interest in teaching, clinical skills development, research, student support, or departmental service.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and work effectively during high-volume academic periods.

• Proficiency with common technology tools, including Microsoft Office and learning management systems such as Canvas.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling student records, assessment data, and departmental communications

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.