Mental Health Advocacy Graduate Assistant
Position Is Open Until Filled

• Maintain regular office hours (15 hrs./week) within the CMHC department and work to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
• Serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff from the UW Parkside community through public advocacy and information sharing
• Assist in the coordination of information sessions, educational events, and public facing information events
• Assist with fall and spring semester programming (including but not limited to Mental Health Awareness month, Suicide prevention month, Counseling Awareness month)
• Presentations to classes upon requests from instructors regarding mental health awareness and counseling profession
• Assist with the coordination of client referrals for the CMHC practicum training clinic
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts for the CMHC practicum training clinic
• Attend and represent the CMHC program at open house events and orientations
• Collaborate with the counseling and health services office to develop resources for students in the local area
• Develop and manage social media accounts
• Collaborate on projects with other mental health advocate graduate assistants
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• Acceptance in the CMHC program as a full-time student
• Knowledge and awareness of ACA advocacy competencies
• Strong interpersonal, public relations, organization, and oral communication skills
• Computer and technology competency including Microsoft office suite, google suite, and general database management experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while balancing multiple tasks and projects

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: 

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/general-employee-info/

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Review of Applications

Applications received by 7/21/2023 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.