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Job Description
Counseling Services at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a dedicated and passionate Graduate Assistant for Mental Health Outreach to work 20 hours per week. We are seeking to fill this position for the upcoming academic year, and plan to onboard the selected candidate over the summer.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Director for Outreach and Community Relations and the Administrative Assistant 4 – Outreach Support Specialist to promote mental health awareness, prevention, and connection to care across campus.
This position offers a valuable opportunity for a graduate student in a mental health–related field (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Educational Psychology, Social Work, Community Health Sciences, Public Health) to gain hands-on experience in outreach, peer education, and mental health promotion within a university counseling center.
Responsibilities
Offer direct mental health support by facilitating one-on-one Let’s Talk drop-in consultation sessions and meet with students to provide support, advice, psychoeducation, provide connections to appropriate resources for ongoing support.
Collaborate in the development, planning, and execution of mental health outreach and prevention programming aligned with Counseling Services mission and scope of practice.
Actively work to educate the campus community about mental health topics and Counseling Services resources through events, presentations, marketing campaigns, and awareness initiatives.
Create engaging and informative materials for social media, marketing, and promotion ensuring the content is accessible, visually engaging, accurate, and aligned with Counseling Services and University messaging and branding.
Co-supervise and facilitate the HOWL Peer Educator program, following NASPA Certified Peer Educator training model and assist with recruitment, training, onboarding, mentorship, and evaluation of peer educators.
Help to foster a warm and friendly environment at the Annex by initiating conversations with students, making thoughtful efforts to engage individuals who may be hesitant or reserved, and intentionally ensuring that all students who utilize the space are informed about available resources and services.
Assist with office duties and light cleaning as assigned.
Perform other outreach and engagement duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Available to work 20 hours a week, between 9am-4pm on weekdays.
Available to accept some scheduling flexibility during key periods
Must be admitted to a degree-granting program and maintain good academic standing with an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate-level credits (600-700 level) throughout the assistantship.
Confident in public speaking with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in software tools such as Zoom, Canva, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Canva, and social media platforms.
Ability to complete tasks with creativity, independence, and initiative, while maintaining accountability to report to the supervisor regularly.
Ability to professionally represent Counseling Services through effective communication and collaboration within the center, the Student Services Division, the university community, and the public.
Schedule
This position works 20-hous per week and is scheduled within our operating hours of 9am-4pm, Monday – Friday.
Additionally, during key periods of the academic year additional evening and weekend shifts may be required. When possible, a minimum of three (3) weeks’ notice will be provided for schedule changes; however, on occasion, adjustments may need to be made with shorter notice. All schedule changes will be flexed to ensure the employee remains within the 20-hour-per-week working limit.
Compensation
Annual salary of $20,400 calculated at 50% FTE (20 hours per week).
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in mental health programming and outreach.
Mentorship: Work closely with experienced professionals in the field of mental health.
Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in promoting mental health and well-being on campus.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions.
Exempt
YesFull-Time Equivalent
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This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
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About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.
Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.