Position Summary

This Graduate Assistant position involves working in the Psychology department at Avila University. The position will be approximately 20 hours per week (for 8 credit hour tuition remission per semester) during the 2025-2026 academic year (both Spring and Fall) with the possibility of additional hours over Summer 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all psychology department operations
• Assist with department needs through communicating with university departments (e.g. maintenance/facilities, IT)
• Assist with feedback and grading for undergraduate student assignments
• Complete discrete tasks (e.g. copying, database searches, writing, coding, social media) for the department and/or faculty
• Be available inperson for 45 hours on 45 days per week during the day (midmorning through midafternoon preferred)
• Assist with Psi Chi/Psychology Club
• Maintain department common areas
• Errands on and off campus as needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University. International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.
• Enrolled in the MSCP program at Avila University
• Daytime availability (10 am 4 pm) to work inperson in the department at least four days per week Monday through Thursday
• Initiative to work on tasks or request tasks when there aren’t any immediate tasks to be done
• Work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks, providing updates regularly on progress
  
  

Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.