Clinical Psychology Graduate Assistant

About Walden University



Walden University is currently seeking a Clinical Psychology Graduate Assistant for the Blended Academic-Year-In-Residence (B-AYR) blended courses and program academic residencies. Clinical Psychology Graduate Assistants for the Blended Academic-Year-In-Residence (B-AYR) courses will report directly to the Associate Dean or Academic Coordinator for the PhD Clinical Psychology program, and work closely with the faculty and Faculty Administrators for the B-AYR courses. The selected candidate will travel to Minneapolis a minimum of two times during the year, seven-nine days per travel assignment, to complete job duties.

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.



In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.



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Opportunity at a Glance

• 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) and program academic residencies.
• 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 and academic residencies.
• The candidate selected for this position will gain skills that include experience with operations, clinical assessment and instructional skills at the graduate level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role: Clinical Psychology Graduate Assistant

• Candidates must be advanced doctoral students at Walden University enrolled in any graduate psychology program. Preference will be given to students in the PhD Clinical Psychology program.
• 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 successful candidate(s) must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better on all Walden University coursework completed and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Preference given to students who have completed field experience requirements.
• The Graduate Assistant should plan to commit approximately 10 hours per week when not attending the in-person component of B-AYR courses or program academic residencies. When attending the in-person component of B-AYR courses or academic residencies, the selected candidate should plan to commit approximately 42-45 hours during the 7-9 day assignment.

• Work with the Instructional Services Support Specialist and staff to ensure consistent quality service to Walden students.

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED:

Idea candidate: 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain a consistent professional, cordial, and friendly tone in written correspondence.
• Ability to work successfully in both asynchronous and synchronous environments.
• Works well with others
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work a regular asynchronous weekly shift.
• Ability to facilitate small group sessions.
• Strong critical reading skills.
• Solid time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Access to high-speed internet and a web-enabled device (e.g., laptop, iPad, or other e-mail friendly device).
• Ability to adopt new technology as needed.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and uphold the Walden University Code of Conduct.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong at upholding a high level of responsibility and accountability.
• Strong in receiving and responding to feedback.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation