College of Education & Human Development

Available Positions

Graduate Assistant for Ed.D. Program

The graduate assistant (GA) for the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership program will provide administrative, recruitment, communications, and marketing support to advance program goals and enhance student engagement. The GA will assist with program operations, recruitment initiatives, alumni outreach, social media management, website maintenance, and enrollment pipeline development.

This position offers graduate students valuable experience in higher education administration, enrollment management, strategic communications, marketing, and educational leadership.

  • Part-Time: 20 hours/week
  • Compensation: $16,000
  • Academic Program Required: Higher Education & Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related fields

Dates

August 31, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Enrollment Support
  • Assist with recruitment efforts
  • Develop and maintain prospective student outreach databases and communication lists
  • Support recruitment events, virtual information sessions, open houses, and webinars
Marketing & Communications
  • Assist with the development of marketing and recruitment materials
  • Create and schedule content for LinkedIn and other professional social media platforms
  • Develop content highlighting faculty achievements, student accomplishments, dissertation research, and alumni success stories
  • Support email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and promotional communications
Website & Digital Presence
  • Provide administrative support for EdD program operations
  • Assist with maintaining student, alumni, and prospective student records
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and program materials
  • Support program events, meetings, orientations, and special projects, especially residency
  • Supporting students in connecting with SHU resources
  • Assist faculty with research projects and data collection
  • Assist faculty and program leadership with data collection and assessment activities related to program improvement
Other Duties
  • Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the educational leadership program and college initiatives

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with social media management, marketing, communications, or event planning preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and collaborative technologies
  • Experience with Canva, website content management, or digital communications is preferred

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support information sessions, recruitment events, webinars, and special program initiatives.

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Kathleen Wallace, Ed.D. program director, at 203-416-3961 or wallacek3@sacredheart.edu.

Graduate Assistant for Counselor Education

The graduate assistant for counselor education provides administrative and project support to students and the counselor education department in areas related to clinical placements, clinical documentation, assessment activities, curriculum-related projects, and accreditation requirements. Working under the supervision of a designated supervisor, the graduate assistant assists with assigned projects and tasks that support student success, departmental operations, assessment activities, curriculum-related projects, and accreditation requirements. The position supports departmental priorities and initiatives.

  • Part-Time (20 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $12,600

Dates

August 17, 2026 - June 17, 2027

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Placement & Student Support
  • Assist students with the completion and submission of practicum and internship applications, site documentation, supervisor paperwork, and other clinical placement requirements.
  • Support clinical placement documentation processes through the organization of student records, forms, and required documentation.
  • Respond to student inquiries regarding clinical placement requirements, deadlines, forms, and program expectations.
  • Assist with the preparation and organization of records related to practicum, internship, and clinical supervision experiences.
  • Support faculty efforts related to field experience documentation, clinical supervision records, and student placement requirements.
  • Assist with the preparation of materials and resources used for student onboarding, orientation, and clinical placement processes.
  • Assist with data entry, document collection, spreadsheet updates, and record organization associated with student clinical experiences and program requirements.
  • Support the collection and organization of documentation required for clinical placements, site approvals, and supervisor qualifications.
Assessment, Accreditation & Curriculum Support
  • Assist with the collection, organization, and entry of assessment data and supporting documentation.
  • Support departmental assessment projects through data entry, document organization, spreadsheet updates, and record preparation.
  • Assist with auditing assessment plans and related documentation to identify completed and outstanding items.
  • Support the tracking of assessment, accreditation, and curriculum-related projects through the preparation and updating of spreadsheets and other tracking tools.
  • Assist with the organization and preparation of documentation related to CACREP and CAEP accreditation requirements.
  • Support syllabus revision and curriculum-related projects through document preparation, formatting, organization, and recordkeeping.
  • Assist with the preparation of reports, tables, spreadsheets, meeting materials, and other supporting documents.
  • Complete administrative and project-based tasks related to assessment, accreditation, and departmental initiatives as assigned.
Departmental Support
  • Complete projects and assignments designated by the department supervisor and in support of departmental faculty and initiatives.
  • Provide administrative, clerical, and project support for departmental initiatives as assigned.
  • Assist with departmental events, meetings, workshops, and student engagement activities.
  • Prepare communications, resource materials, presentations, and other documents in support of departmental activities.
  • Perform other duties that support the mission of the Counselor Education Department and the Farrington College of Education & Human Development.
Professional Expectations
  • Demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, punctuality, and academic integrity.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student records and sensitive information.
  • Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with records, forms, and documentation.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and to seek guidance when appropriate
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and database systems
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

Unusual Working Conditions

Regular on campus presence is required. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required to support student events, orientations, workshops, or departmental activities.

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Anne Frosh, assistant dean of assessment and accreditation, at 203-365-4774 or frosha@sacredheart.edu.

Graduate Assistantship in Academic Advising

Reporting to the director of student success, planning & retention, the graduate assistant (GA) serves an adviser and academic success coach. The GA applies student development theory, learning theory, and effective coaching techniques in working with students.

  • Part-time (20 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $12,600
  • Academic Program Preferred: Higher Education & Student Affairs, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or other related field

Dates

August 17, 2026 - June 17, 2027

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Meet with students individually and in groups
  • Hold trainings on academic related issues; including registration, degree plans, career planning, and other issues
  • Advise a caseload of students
  • Develop relationships with students
  • Work with education club on programming for first-year students
  • Work to get first-year students involved in education related volunteerism
  • Research literature and best practices in student success
  • Demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, punctuality, and academic integrity
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student information including course progress and performance
  • Other duties and projects related to the mission of the Farrington College of Education & Human Development
NASPA/ACPA Competencies Practiced
  • Advising and supporting
  • Assessment, evaluation, and research
  • Leadership
  • Personal and ethical foundations
  • Social justice & inclusion
  • Student learning & development

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and to seek guidance when necessary
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
  • Knowledge of academic support strategies and techniques
  • A strong commitment to student development in higher education and enthusiasm about growing as a professional

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours will be required.

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Sarah Bergers, director of student success, planning & retention, at 203-365-4791 or bergerss@sacredheart.edu.

Graduate Assistantship in Academic Advising

Reporting to the director of student success, planning & retention, the graduate assistant (GA) serves an adviser and academic success coach. The GA applies student development theory, learning theory, and effective coaching techniques in working with students.

  • Part-time (15 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $9,000
  • Academic Program Preferred: Higher Education & Student Affairs, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or other related field

Dates

August 17, 2026 - June 17, 2027

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Meet with students individually and in groups
  • Hold trainings on academic related issues; including registration, degree plans, career planning, and other issues
  • Advise a caseload of students
  • Develop relationships with students
  • Work with education club on programming for first-year students
  • Work to get first-year students involved in education related volunteerism
  • Research literature and best practices in student success
  • Demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, punctuality, and academic integrity
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student information including course progress and performance
  • Other duties and projects related to the mission of the Farrington College of Education & Human Development
NASPA/ACPA Competencies Practiced
  • Advising and supporting
  • Assessment, evaluation, and research
  • Leadership
  • Personal and ethical foundations
  • Social justice & inclusion
  • Student learning & development

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and to seek guidance when necessary
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
  • Knowledge of academic support strategies and techniques
  • A strong commitment to student development in higher education and enthusiasm about growing as a professional

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours will be required.

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Sarah Bergers, director of student success, planning & retention, at 203-365-4791 or bergerss@sacredheart.edu.