Position Department: Psychology
Position School: School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies
Overview:
The graduate assistant (GA) for the Master of Science, Counseling Psychology assists the Counseling Psychology (CP) faculty with research projects they are conducting and assists with the day-to-day administrative operations and initiatives associated with the CP program and the School of Education and Social Sciences.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the CP GA include: • Provide administrative support for CP program initiatives and day-to-day operations in the School of Health Professions. • Assist with programmatic events in the School of Health Professions. • Support Admissions initiatives in the School of Health Professions. • Support CE initiative through the development of outreach and programs* Provide support for the completion of research projects within the psychology program. o Miscellaneous other duties as assigned. The GA is expected to work 20 hours a week, which normally equates to two days a week on campus in the office. There will be times, however, where the GA will be expected to be available outside of regular working hours for admissions or other related events. Working hours during periods of time when the university is closed will be at the discretion of the department head.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field. • Undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or above. • Full-time enrollment in the MS Counseling Psychology at RMU. • Previous psychology research experience. • A history of strong counseling and leadership experience.
Academic Years Preferred: Select
Wage: 500 + 6 credits of tuition each semester
Wage Frequency: Monthly Stipend (With Beginning and End Date)
Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: No
Average Number of Hours Per Week: 20
Days of the Week to Work:
Anticipated Time Frames to Work:
Preferred Start Date: August 18, 2025
Anticipated End Date: May 15, 2026
Act 153 Clearance Required: No
Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No
Required to Pass a Credit Check: No
Additional Posting Information: None
Special Applicant Instructions: None
Commitment to Diversity:
Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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