Student Assistant I

Palo Alto University • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Palo Alto University’s Counseling Department is hiring a remote Student Assistant to support student progression and maintain accurate academic records. The role focuses particularly on students following a Modified Program of Study who need individualized course sequencing. The Student Assistant works closely with the Advising Operations Student Assistant, Faculty Support Coordinator, and Faculty Advisors to maintain modified academic plans, monitor progress toward degree completion, and check enrollment against degree requirements and approved Programs of Study.

This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week, running from September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The schedule is 10–20 hours weekly and includes 2–5 hours of virtual meetings with students during weekday business hours. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an eligible PAU program; students in the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are not eligible.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at PAU in the Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, MSW, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, or Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program. Students enrolled in the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are not eligible.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, DocuSign, and email applications.
• Detailed-oriented and meticulous.
• Comfort learning and using new technologies and databases.
• Strong multitasking, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ethical and professional communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, follow instructions, ask questions, and seek feedback as needed.
• Available 10–20 hours weekly, including 2–5 hours of virtual meetings with students during weekday business hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modified Programs of Study for students whose academic plans differ from the standard cohort sequence because of transfer credit, leaves of absence, course failures, schedule changes, or other approved exceptions.
• Collaborate with the Advising Operations Student Assistant, Faculty Support Coordinator, and Faculty Advisors to monitor progress toward degree completion and identify students at risk of delayed graduation.
• Review student records to ensure enrollment aligns with degree requirements and each student’s approved Program of Study.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed