Counseling Center Paraprofessional Program PPGA

Description, Responsibilities, and Qualifications

Description:

This PGA will provide general counseling center outreach and prevention programming. The PGA will also provide assistance with general counseling center operational needs. In addition, the PGA will assist the Clinical Education Specialist for the CCP program with the programmatic and administrative components of the CCP area.  

Duties:

• Conduct general outreach and programming for the Counseling Center
• Provide regular assistance to general counseling center operational demands
• Supervise CCP projects and outreach activities such as Tuesday @ 7 workshops
• Assist the program coordinator in the administration and organization of the CCP program
• Assist with developing and implementing successful and creative marketing  and strategies for programmatic offerings
• Participate in supervision of undergraduate Counseling Center Paraprofessionals (CCPs) in outreach roles, skill-building workshops, and administrative projects
• Availability to work evenings (including Tuesdays) and weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
This position is a pre-professional graduate assistantship (PGA) geared for students in Clinical Psychology, Community Health, Counseling Psychology, Educational Policy Organization and Leadership, Educational Psychology, Medical Scholars, Nutritional Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or other approved academic programs that would meet qualifications for a pre-professional experience. Experience in a mental health setting is desirable.

Availability during the Counseling Center’s business hours (Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8 am to 5 pm; Wednesday and Thursday 8 am to 7 pm). Must also be flexible to work some evenings and weekends.

There will be a mandatory orientation for this position, which will be held from 9 am to 5 pm; date is TBD but will take place on or after August 16, 2026, and no later than August 22, 2026.