About the role#
This Student Assistant position supports the Counseling department by managing academic records and student progression. You will work remotely to help students who require individualized course sequencing, ensuring they stay on track toward degree completion.
What you'll do#
- Create and update modified Programs of Study for students whose academic plans change due to leaves of absence, transfer credits, or other approved exceptions.
- Partner with the Advising Operations Student Assistant, Faculty Support Coordinator, and Faculty Advisors to track student progress and identify those at risk of delayed graduation.
- Audit student records to verify that current enrollment matches degree requirements and approved academic plans.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at Palo Alto University in the Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, MSW, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, or Psy.D. Clinical Psychology programs.
- Advanced skills in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, DocuSign, and email applications.
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, organize your time, and solve problems.
- A meticulous approach to detail and a comfort level with learning new databases and technologies.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to seek feedback or ask questions when needed.
Location & details#
- This role is remote.
- You must be available for 10-20 hours per week.
- The schedule includes 2-5 hours of virtual meetings with students during weekday business hours.
- Compensation is $20 per hour.
About Palo Alto University
Palo Alto University is a private, nonprofit institution based in California. Founded in 1975, the school focuses on behavioral science through graduate and undergraduate programs in psychology, counseling, and social work. It maintains a partnership with Stanford Medicine for a specific doctoral consortium. The university employs approximately 486 people and operates from its campus in Palo Alto.
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