04052000 - SL-GATORWELL

GatorWell is seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated, health-conscious graduate student to promote wellness through facilitating presentations, outreach initiatives, and campus events. Those applying will need to be comfortable talking about flourishing: stress management, time management, sleep; and other sensitive health topics, including interpersonal violence, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs. They will need to take the initiative to approach students and encourage them to participate in GatorWell activities and programs and be comfortable fielding questions about sensitive and controversial issues. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply, though students with a background or current graduate work in the following areas will be strongly considered: public health, health education and promotion, psychology, counseling and counselor education, family, youth and community sciences, or higher education/educational leadership. 

Primary responsibilities will include the following:

• Conduct outreach to UF students about a variety of health topics   
• Facilitate presentations, educational activities, and discussions with student groups   
• Assist with coordination and production tasks for campus events   
• Assist in conducting outreach efforts focused on the dimensions of wellbeing and health topics relevant to the college student experience.    
• Assist with data collection, assessment, and benchmarking  
• Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and community stakeholders for wellness education initiatives  
• Assist in ensuring outreach and communication is representative of UF students 
• Assist with other GatorWell projects and focus areas as needed  

Focus areas you may be assigned include, but are not limited to:

• Flourishing:
  • Assist with Stress Management, Time Management, Sleep and Mindfulness Initiatives and programs 
  • Assist to 1 on 1 students' educational sessions

Time Commitment:  

• 20 hours per week
• Ideal start date: April 2024
• Ideally be able to commit to Spring, Summer, and Fall 2024
• Attend onboarding and training upon employment (details TBD)  

Position Reporting Structure: 

This is an hourly student position and does not include a tuition/fee waiver or benefits. Salary is $15/hour. 

Current UF graduate student or newly accepted graduate student on the Gainesville campus 

Must be able to ideally start by April 2024 

Must be able to work office hours physically in the main GatorWell office (Suite 1100, Reitz Union) 

Must be able to commit 20 hours per week to this position and its responsibilities for Spring, Summer and Fall 2024. 

Must be able to attend any required trainings. 

• Have past experience with research, presenting, or outreach in the fields of prevention, health, wellness, public health or health education. 
• Strong interest in health and wellbeing, especially in the field of stress management, time management and sleepExcellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience with public speaking and/or group facilitation. 
• Ability to work autonomously.  
• Excellent leadership skills. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Have obtained a bachelor’s degree. 

In order to be considered, you must upload your:

• Resume 
• Cover Letter 
• 2 References (at least one academic, e.g., professor, advisor, etc.) 
• Class, Work (additional job), Volunteer Schedule 

Additional Requirements: 

For those selected for an interview, you will be asked to facilitate a 5-10 minute presentation on stress Management, Time Management, or Sleep (pick one) to increase wellness and academic success of first-year college students. This presentation will be given during your interview which will likely be held virtually. The purpose of the presentation is to showcase your creativity, facilitation skills, communication skills and ability to organize thought in a manner similar to the daily work expectations for a Graduate Outreach Educator.

This is a time-limited position.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.