Students - Graduate Students
Counseling and Human Development Services
Department Funded
Assistantship Opportunities
Deadline to Apply is April 8, 2011
Below are announcements of the funding opportunities available in the department of CHDS for the academic year 2011-2012. Applicants can be considered for more than one assistantship. Application statements should not exceed one page, should indicate all positions for which the applicant is interested and qualified, and be submitted along with a current resume or curriculum vitae in Microsoft word or (preferably) pdf. format.
Please send all application materials electronically to Dr. Georgia B. Calhoun at gcalhoun@uga.edu. If you have questions regarding the specific position requirements or responsibilities, please direct those to the faculty member responsible for supervision. Positions are open until filled.
PLEASE NOTE: Eligible students must have an offer of admission to apply for these positions and you MUST have been admitted into a program of The University of Georgia.
2011-2012 Academic Year
1. Recreation and Leisure Studies Program: Teaching Assistantships
Graduate teaching assistantships in the Recreation and Leisure Studies program provide opportunities for sharing skills and gaining experience. The intent of the positions are to train graduate assistants in instruction, classroom management, experiential education and other skills while using each student’s experience and talents to fulfill the needs of the unit. Graduate Teaching Assistants must be unconditionally accepted to a University of Georgia doctoral program to qualify, be in good academic standing, and have positive recommendations from previous positions. Preference will be given to students accepted and/ or currently enrolled in the Recreation and Leisure Studies program.
Responsibilities:
• Teach or assist with courses in the undergraduate curriculum such as: Foundations of Leisure Services, Programming, Research and Evaluation, Leisure in a Diverse Society, Administration of Leisure Services, Contemporary Social Issues, Event Planning, and Cultural and Environmental Interpretation, or Physical Activity courses in Physical Education.
• Attend regular meetings with other undergraduate instructors to facilitate material across the curriculum
• Additional responsibilities will be assigned depending on the class enrollment and the nature of the course (writing intensive, service-learning) and might include:
a) Assist with grading for other courses
b) Assist with advising
c) Assist with practicum/ internship supervision
d) Assist with administrative responsibilities within the department
e) Other duties as assigned
Conditions of Employment: A 9-month 1/3-time (13 hours/week) assistantship results in a tuition waiver and a stipend. Teaching assistantships run concurrent with the academic year. Failure to carry out the requirements and responsibilities of the assistantship may result in termination or non-renewal of the assistantship.
Responsible to: Corey W. Johnson (cwjohns@uga.edu) and the faculty mentor assigned to supervise the student in teaching the course.
2. Department of Counseling and Human Development Services: Undergraduate Teaching Assistantships
Graduate teaching assistantships in the Counseling and Human Development Services program provide opportunities for sharing skills and gaining experience. The intent of the positions are to train graduate assistants in instruction, classroom management, experiential education and other skills while using each student’s experience and talents to fulfill the needs of the unit. Graduate Teaching Assistants must be unconditionally accepted to a University of Georgia doctoral program to qualify, be in good academic standing, and have positive recommendations from previous positions. Although prior teaching experience is not required, it is preferred. Prior coursework and/or work experience in the specific topical areas is preferred.
For example:
ECHD 2050/3050: Graduate coursework in career development and theories.
If assigned to ECHD 2050/3050: Typically teach three sections of a 2- hour undergraduate course each semester and advise approximately 60 undergraduate students in choosing a major, choosing a career, and developing skills related to career decision making. In addition, instructors are responsible for assisting students in interpreting various career assessments including the CDM, the Strong Interest Inventory, the Type Focus, value inventories and other career related inventories.
ECHD 3020: Graduate coursework in theories of counseling, interpersonal relationships, basic counseling skills, and other related coursework.
ECHD 3170: Graduate coursework in alcohol issues and counseling persons with addictions.
If assigned to ECHD 3020/3170: Typically teach 1 section of ECHD 3020 and 1 section of ECHD 3170. There are typically 25 students in 3020 and 40 students in 3170.
If assigned to ECHD 3010: Typically teach 1 section of Diversity Issues and 1 Section of Gender Issues in Counseling and Human Development Services. There are typically 25-30 students in the Diversity Issues course and 40 students in the Gender Issues course.
ECHD 3010: Diversity Issues in Counseling and Human Development Services. Graduate coursework in Multicultural Counseling, Theories of Counseling, Group Counseling/Group Work, and related coursework (e.g. counseling issues in GLBT)
ECHD 3010: Gender Issues in Counseling and Human Development Services.
Graduate coursework in Theories of Counseling, Women’s studies, Multicultural Counseling, and other related courses.
Responsibilities:
* New students will be required to complete the New Employee
Orientation
* Enroll in PFF or ECHD 9850 each semester.
* Develop a syllabus for the course and submit it to the TA’s supervisor
* Hold class as specified by the schedule
* Attend meetings as scheduled by the TA supervisor
* Alert supervisor immediately regarding student issues, inability to attend class, schedule conflicts, etc.
* Promptly respond to e-mails and utilize your UGA e-mail for correspondence
* Fulfill teaching duties as assigned
Conditions of Employment: A 9-month 1/3-time (13 hours/week) doctoral assistantship results in a tuition waiver and a stipend. Teaching Assistantships are awarded yearly on a competitive basis. Failure to carry out the requirements and responsibilities of the assistantship may result in termination or non renewal of the assistantship.
Responsible to: Yvette Getch (ygetch@uga.edu)
3. Community Counseling Program: Program Assistant
A doctoral student in counseling psychology (rising 1st, 2nd or 3rd year) is needed to function as an assistant to the Community Counseling Masters Program for 13 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
1. Assisting with the on-campus interview process as the Program selects applicants (this includes contacting, scheduling, and orchestrating all aspects of the interview process),
2. Serving as a contact person for potential students
3. Assisting with program related data collection, and other program related duties both local (e.g., bulletin board) and national (e.g., with regards to ACA)
4. Functioning as a liaison with alumni.
5. Other duties as assigned and
6. To assist, generally, the Coordinator in operating the Community Counseling Program. The Program Assistant will be responsible for maintaining his or her weekly hours requirement and for finding ways to fulfill various non-specific but nonetheless mission-critical functions associated with the operation of the Community Counseling Program.
Conditions of Employment: A 9-month 1/3-time (13 hours/week) assistantship results in a tuition waiver and a stipend. Assistantships are awarded yearly on a competitive basis. Failure to carry out the requirements and responsibilities of the assistantship may result in termination or non renewal of the assistantship.
Responsible to: Georgia Calhoun (gcalhoun@uga.edu)
4. Recreation and Leisure Studies: Program Assistants
Graduate students in the department of counseling and human development services (preferably in recreation and leisure studies) are needed to function as assistants to the Recreation and Leisure Studies Program for 13 hours per week under the direction of the RLST program coordinator and the instructors of the program.
The RLST Program Assistants will be responsible for maintaining his or her weekly hour requirement and for finding ways to fulfill various non-specific but nonetheless mission-critical functions associated with the operation of RLST Program. The Program Assistants will be selected at the discretion of the program coordinator; continued service as the Program Assistant will be contingent upon ongoing satisfactory job performance as determined by the Coordinator in consultation with other faculty.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the graduate student application process;
2. Assist with advising and supervising undergraduate students
3. Assist with promoting and recruiting students for the program;
4. Assist with program related data collection and file management, report writing and other program related duties both locally and nationally;
5. Function as a liaison with alumni, community partners, and other programs in the department;
6. Attend program-related meetings
7. Coordinate program special events
8. Assist the program coordinator and program faculty with other duties so that they may accomplish program related tasks.
Conditions of Employment: A 9-month 1/3-time (13 hours/week) assistantship results in a tuition waiver and a stipend. Assistantships are awarded yearly on a competitive basis. Failure to carry out the requirements and responsibilities of the assistantship may result in termination or non renewal of the assistantship.
Responsible to: Corey W. Johnson (cwjohns@uga.edu)
5. Gwinnett Program Assistantship
One graduate student assistantship will be available to work with faculty in departmental programs at the Gwinnett Campus. The assistantship will be assigned primarily to the Educational Specialist Program I. While occasional travel to the Gwinnett Campus will be required, the majority of work will be in support of program coordination and instructional support in Athens.
Responsibilities:
Assistance in development, revisions, and maintenance of program handbooks, website, and other supporting materials.
Support of faculty teaching in Gwinnett including preparation and copying or electronic dissemination of related materials.
Drafting and distribution of routine e-mails
Assistance in coordination of interview and orientation days and other special activities
Skills needed:
Verbal and written communication skills
Technology skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to be a self-starter
Organizational skills
Great interpersonal skills including flexibility and a good sense of humor?!
Pending continued funding, these assistantships will be renewable for up to three years with satisfactory performance evaluations.
Responsible to: Jenny Penny Oliver (jpo@uga.edu) and Pam Paisley (ppaisley@uga.edu)
6. Counseling Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: This position is to be filled by a 3rd year Doctoral Student in Counseling Psychology. This position serves as a twelve-month graduate assistantship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and skills in clinical management practices and methods
Ability to communicate effectively, assign, consult, and guide student clinicians through the training process
Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant
Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to students, staff, and clients
Ability to establish rapport with others during the assessment process
Job Description:
Coordinates clinical activities including counseling and psychotherapy services of clients; assignment of clients to clinicians; consults with clinicians regarding aspects of their cases (e.g. diagnosis, treatment planning, resources acquisition); and oversees recordkeeping and documentation of cases. The coordinator also acts as liaison with external sites and third parties on collaborative services for clients (e.g. disability services, DFACS, officers of the court).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in conducting weekly staffing meetings with student clinicians, faculty, and staff
Provides 13 hours of office work to accomplish administrative responsibilities and be a visible part of the Center operations
Assigns case referrals to student clinicians and provides consultation through the assignment and dispensation of the case
Conducts orientation to the Center for all incoming students and continues follow-up orientation
Provides administrative consultation to clinicians on review of records, maintenance and storage of records
Consults with clinical supervisors regarding student clinician’s progress
Coordinates the assignments of the training activities of the multidisciplinary programs in pharmacy and nursing and oversees the collaboration among these students and those from other programs who are training in the Center.
Consults and communicates with the Director and other staff as appropriate on a weekly basis
Consults and communicates with student clinicians on a weekly or as needed basis regarding assessments
Acts as a liaison between client and campus or community resources as needed
Attends training seminars, staff meetings with administrative team and supervision on a weekly basis
Interacts with staff, students, and clients in a professional and ethical manner
Reports to: Linda F. Campbell, Ph.D., Clinical Director, Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation (lcampbell@uga.edu)
7. Assessment Coordinator
Job Description
Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: This position is to be filled by a 3rd year Doctoral Student in Counseling Psychology. This position serves as a graduate assistantship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and skills in assessment practices and methods
Ability to conduct and evaluate psychological reports based on testing conducted by both the Assessment Coordinator and student clinicians
Ability to communicate effectively assign, consult, and guide student clinicians through the assessment process
Ability to provide instruction to student clinicians regarding proper administration, scoring, interpretation, and write-up of psychological assessment instruments
Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant
Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to students, staff, and clients
Ability to establish rapport with others during the assessment process
Job Summary:
Performance of all administrative duties for psychological evaluations, assists and communicates with supervisors of student clinicians, and engages in consultation/ outreach activities. Serves as a resource to student clinicians in the assessment process, including test administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in conducting weekly staffing meetings with student clinicians, faculty, and staff
Provides 13 hours of office work to accomplish Assessment Coordinator administrative responsibilities and be a visible part of the Center operations
Assigns assessment referrals to student clinicians and provides support and guidance throughout the testing and report writing process
Provides Assessment administrative supervision (review of protocols, scoring, report writing)
Consults with clinical supervisors regarding student clinician’s progress regarding assessments
Conducts psychological evaluations under the supervision of the Director of the Center and/or other clinical faculty
Consults and communicates with the Counseling Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator, and Director on a weekly basis
Consults and communicates with supervisors and student clinicians on a weekly or as needed basis regarding assessments
Acts as a liaison between client and campus or community resources as needed
Attends training seminars, staff meetings with administrative team and supervision on a weekly basis
Interacts with staff, students, and clients in a professional and ethical manner
Reports to: Linda F. Campbell, Ph.D., Clinical Director, Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation (lcampbell@uga.edu)
Other assistantship opportunities may be forthcoming pending grant and contract funding. Those positions will be advertised and posted as they become available. Additional positions are to be announced by the individual faculty member who will conduct interviews and make an offer. Please carefully note the requirements for each position. Assistantship offers are always contingent on state budget funding.
