Graduate Assistant- PhD Clinical Psychology (TRAVEL REQUIRED)

Walden University is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree online at Walden. The university offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org. For more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and WaldenFacts.com.

Graduate Assistants are responsible for organizing the assessment library, distributing and collecting testing materials, and managing classroom materials. During the Blended Academic-Year-In-Residence (B-AYR), the Graduate Assistant will also assist with classroom instruction, skill building activities, may assist in the development of learning activities/assignments for all B-AYR courses, and may work on specific program projects when assisting with the in-person component of B-AYR courses. The candidate selected for this position will gain skills that include experience with operations, clinical assessment and instructional skills at the graduate level.

The GA will be expected to travel to Minneapolis, MN for the in-person component of BAYR a minimum of 2 times per year. BAYR will require students to be on site for 7 days each event, excluding travel time to the venue. GAs will be expected to work approximately 40-45 hours during the BAYR in-person week. When not at BAYR, the GA will be expected to work on special assignments and projects assigned by program leadership for an approximate 10 hours per week. Any travel and lodging costs will be reimbursed by Walden University.

• Candidates must be doctoral students in the Walden program of Clinical Psychology and have completed at least 4 quarters of coursework toward the doctoral degree.
• The successful candidate must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better on all Walden University coursework completed, must have strong professional writing, editorial, and research skills, be able to work independently, and demonstrate an understanding of the academic and professional experiences of students in a graduate program in PhD Clinical Psychology.
• The Graduate Assistant should plan to commit approximately 40 hours per month to this position.
• Candidates must have prior work experience in mental health and experience with therapy and assessment, OR candidates without prior work experience must be enrolled in the PhD Clinical Psychology program AND have successfully completed all B-AYR coursework

• The ideal candidate will have solid time management skills, work well with others (as well as independently), and be detailed-oriented.

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