Student Affairs Graduate Assistant Positions

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Counseling Center

Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant for the Paraprofessional Program Assist the Coordinator of the Counseling Center Paraprofessional (CCP) Program in continuity and administration of the program. Assist in the development and delivery of teaching & training for undergraduate students in the CCP Program.

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McKinley Health Center

Health Resource Center Graduate Administrative Assistant The duties connected to this appointment are to assist the Director of Health Education with the training and supervision of undergraduate student workers at the Illini Union, McKinley Health Center and cultural houses Health Resource Center sites. Oversee the supervision and distribution of over-the-counter medication that includes cold, wound and self-care packs and when needed, assists with new student orientation and in organizing special events. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

Health Resource Center Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant The duties connected to this appointment are to assist the Director of Health Education with development, distribution and maintenance of health education materials at the Health Resource Center sites and at MHC’s waiting rooms. On request, assist with outreach programs or illness prevention. Coordinate training of HRC workers as well as monthly in-service training of student workers. Conduct literature search and subsequently develop handouts, flyers and newsletters. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

Nutrition Education Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant The duties connected to this appointment are to assist the Nutrition Education coordinator with teaching sessions and peer education training of undergraduate students. The Nutrition PGA refines skills in patient education in individual and group settings and learns to effectively implement nutrition education into a college health center and in a university living setting. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

Program Support Services Graduate Administrative Assistant The duties connected to this appointment are to assist MHC Administration in research designs and analysis related to complain/compliment, occurrence reports and patient satisfaction surveys. Conducts telephone surveys and generate other reports as needed. Assist in developing staff training programs and materials related to quality/risk management. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

Sexual Health Graduate Assistant The duties connected to this appointment are to assist the Sexual Health Coordinator with HIV testing/counseling, assist with outreach programs in sexuality education at residence/private halls, assist with birth control classes and peer education training. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

Special Populations Health Programs Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant (1) The duties connected to this appointment are to assist the Director of Health Education with development and implementation of policies, guidelines and training manuals. Assist with training of student workers, planning of special events, data collection and web maintenance. Prepare handouts, flyers and facilitate distribution. Organize recruitment, retention and education of volunteers on MHC mission, goals and services. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

Special Populations Health Programs Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant (2) The duties connected to this appointment are to assist the Director of Health Education with illness prevention/health promotion activities at Family Housing units, graduate halls, cultural houses and fraternities. Coordinate and collaborate programs with local health/social agencies. Assist in planning special events, material development (flyers, poster) and also work with registered student organizations. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

Special Populations Health Programs Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant (3) The duties connected to this appointment are to assist the director of Health Education with programming needs of minority and International students, development of programs on stress, domestic violence and referral services to local health/social agencies. Work with student peers and health advocates to organize illness prevention/health promotion activities. Serve as a resource person as well as assist in locating funds to implement special programs and events. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Educational Policy Studies.

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Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations

Women's Resources Center The graduate assistant will provide direct assistance to students related to sexual assault and dating violence. Responsibilities may include: providing individual support sessions, co-facilitating support groups, providing necessary documentation for reports, planning and implementing related events, assisting students seeking services through supportive counseling intervention and referrals. Applicants must be enrolled in the departments of Educational Organization and Leadership, Educational Policy Studies, Educational Psychology, or Human Resource Education.

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Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations

La Casa Cultural Latina graduate assistantship The graduate assistant will be involved in the planning and coordination of various programs that promote the mission of La Casa. Projects include, but are not limited to: program evaluation and assessment; serving as a liaison to Latina/o graduate and professional students; working collaboratively with La Casa’s professional staff, student employees, advisory committee, and other campus units to develop educational, social, and cultural program. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected.

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Office of Minority Affairs

Graduate Counselor Graduate assistant will assist students in setting realistic academic objectives and personal goals; assist students in developing a study schedule; provide general personal, academic, and career counseling; provide financial advisement, monitor students' academic progress in all courses; prepare regular reports for the office; attend training sessions as necessary; and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be enrolled in the colleges of Education, ACES, AHS (except Speech and Hearing Science AM), COMM, FAA (except Architecture), or the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, Graduate College of Library and Information Science, or the College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Medical Science Program .LIS, ILIR and VetMed applicants must be enrolled in PhD programs to qualify for an assistantship