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Graduate Assistant - Counseling Services

McKendree University seeks a motivated and energetic individual to join the Counseling Services Department as a part-time Graduate Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collegiate counseling setting while supporting student mental wellness initiatives. The position includes a tuition discount and an hourly wage at minimum wage rates.  This position will work approximately 20 hours per week.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work under the supervision of experienced counseling professionals while gaining valuable experience in counseling services and student mental health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mental Wellness Outreach: Assist in developing and delivering mental wellness presentations and campus outreach programs to promote mental health awareness and support within the student community.
  • Client Intake and Assessment: Conduct intake procedures for new clients, administer and score assessments, and assist in matching clients with appropriate counselors.
  • Appointment Scheduling: Manage client scheduling, ensuring efficient appointment booking and maintaining an organized calendar for the Counseling Services Department.
  • Document Management: Dispose of confidential materials securely as required and upload relevant documents to the electronic medical record system accurately and promptly.
  • Departmental Support: Contribute to the goals of the Counseling Services Department and Student Affairs Office through various support tasks as directed by the Director of Counseling Services.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a McKendree University master’s program is required, preferably in counseling, psychology, or a related field.

Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate and respectful approach to handling sensitive information.
  • Basic understanding of mental health issues and wellness strategies.
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail, particularly in managing confidential information.
  • Proficiency in using electronic systems or willingness to learn the university’s electronic medical record system.
  • Ability to function autonomously and as a member of a team
  • Strong organizational, presentation, oral and written communication skills necessary for working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
  • Proficient computer skills are necessary.

FLSA Category: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 / hour

Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.

McKendree University benefits information can be found here.  Full-time graduate assistants may only participate in the medical insurance plan and the 403(b) defined compensation retirement plan.  Matching contributions are not available.

 

Interviews will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should complete and submit the McKendree Employment Application and send a letter of interest referencing Job #GCS68 with a resume/CV and contact information for three professional references to the Department of Human Resources at hr@mckendree.edu.

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.