Graduate Assistant - Transpersonal Art Therapy

Naropa University•Boulder, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position(s) provide(s) research, teaching and program support for the Graduate Transpersonal Art Therapy (TAT) program and for the Undergraduate Art Therapy (ATH) major. This position starts in early Fall 2026 semester and is for fall and spring semesters. There are three 7.5 hour positions.

Requirements

All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in studio management, especially experience in the use of a kiln
Capacity for self-direction in managing work tasks

Responsibilities

Assist with management responsibilities for the Naropa Community Art Studio (NCAS) - ordering materials, maintaining inventory, liaison with vendors, faculty, and lead NCAS mentors.
Help to train the next NCAS GA/RA.
Provide research support, including but not limited to, compiling literature reviews, gathering data, compiling data related to many NCAS projects.
Track inventory for the studio including ordering/organizing materials, and kiln organization/management responsibilities.
Follow the NCAS operations manual (available upon request). Update the manual as needed.
Work with faculty on research projects specifically related to the NCAS and the studio laboratory.
Maintain contact and a working relationship with NCAS lead mentors during the 2-semester practicum.
Teaching assistant support for undergraduate art therapy courses
Outreach and mentor coordination for graduate and undergraduate students to enhance the art therapy community at Naropa.
Admissions/prospective student outreach and mentorship
Support and management during 3rd year graduate art therapy students’ oral presentations

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
FSA
HSA
employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching
variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans
sick leave benefits
vacation and personal time
generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members
participation in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)