Graduate Assistant - Wellness Center

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Graduate Assistant - Wellness Center


Description of GA Assignment
GA: Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office.


Job Description Summary


Position Summary Information

The Wellness Center offers free resources, wellness opportunities, sexual violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and health education to Marshall University students. The Center's goal is to help students achieve wellness through the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits and choices.

The Wellness Center Graduate Assistant reports directly to the Wellness Center Coordinator. The Wellness Center includes the Wellness Program Coordinator, Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, and Student Volunteers. All staff members collaborate to facilitate education, awareness, networking, and advocacy services for the campus community. The primary focus of this position will be health education.

Job Description

This position is an education-focused role that entails working collaboratively with the Women's & Gender Center, Violence Prevention & Response Program, and Wellness Center. This Graduate Assistant should be comfortable developing and facilitating in-person and virtual educational programming and should enjoy working in a student-focused team environment.
• Provide a welcoming, professional staff presence in the Wellness Center during regular office hours; provide student assistance and respond to requests; and provide advocacy support and resource referrals as needed.
• Enhance the Center's social media outreach on a variety of platforms.
• Assist with the development of print and electronic materials for health promotion.
• Assist with the development and delivery of educational programming to residence halls, student organizations, and university employees regarding sexual health, mental health concerns, substance use, suicide prevention, sexual violence & interpersonal violence, and other public health issues.
• Assist with gathering input from students using focus groups and other evaluation processes.
• Assist with organizing and implementing events throughout the year, including wellness awareness and prevention months, Flu and STI Clinics, among others.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for Center programming and outreach.
• Assist with the assessment and evaluation of Center programs and services through Qualtrics.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Department
Health Education Programs - MU3522


Location
MU - Marshall University


Semester
Fall Semester, Spring Semester


Hours Per Week
Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• Eligible applicants must be enrolled as full-time degree-seeking graduate students.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in prevention and public health issues as well as an openness to working with a diverse student body.

Experience

• Experience using Microsoft Office programs and social media management platforms.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and respect for students' privacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making and time management skills.
• Strong ability to work with and contribute to a team environment.
• Interest in mentoring, developing, and supervising students.
• Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

• Applicants with experience designing posters and web pages and using social media to greater advantage.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
MU2412GA


Open Date
05/14/2023


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


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