College of Education & Human Development

Available Positions

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:
    • Tuition waiver: $10,000
    • Stipend: $2,600

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.

Unavailable Position

Graduate Assistant for Ed.D. Program

The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic support and leadership to candidates in the Ed.D. Program at the Farrington College of Education & Human Development. A secondary purpose, is to provide research, administrative and other support to faculty members associated with the Ed.D. program.

There are two part-time GA positions available, although the program director may hire a different number and adjust the compensation accordingly.

  • Part-Time: 10 hours/week for 15 weeks in both the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters (total of 300 hours)
  • Compensation: The stipend is $30/hour for a total compensation of 
    $9,000
  • Location: This position does not require an on-campus presence. The GA can accomplish all of the position responsibilities remotely.

Dates

August 18, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serve as a mentor to doctoral candidates in individual, small group or full cohort settings
  • Schedule meetings with all individual doctoral students at least twice per semester, proactively reaching out to every student to schedule these meetings
  • Proactively reach out to instructors each semester to tailor support to the specific needs of the students in each course
  • Serve as a liaison between doctoral students and the program director
  • Provide leadership to initiatives related to the Ed.D. program (for example, student satisfaction surveys, conferences/special events)
  • Provide feedback to the Ed.D. program director on improvements to the Ed.D. program;
  • Provide research support for faculty in the doctoral program as approved by the program 
    director
  • As needed, provide professional learning for doctoral students (e.g., Zotero training, dissertation overview)
  • Complete any other related duties that the program director may assign

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Have successfully completed one year of the Doctor of Educational Leadership program
  • Have demonstrated proficiency in writing and research at the doctoral level, as evidenced by their successful completion of two years of coursework in the Ed.D. program.
  • Engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously
  • Take direction from the program director and faculty
  • Work independently
  • Initiate improvements to support doctoral students