04052000 - SL-GATORWELL

Student Assistant – Non-clerical & Admin 

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 various health topics including interpersonal violence, stress management, time management, sleep, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, etc. 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 around 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 wellness 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 inclusive   

• Assist with other GatorWell projects and focus areas as needed  

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

• Residential Outreach Primary Responsibilities include:    

• Working at least 8-10 hours in one of our Residential Outreach Offices (Jennings or Springs)   

• Stress and Time Management   

•  Assist with Stress Management, Time Management and Mindfulness Initiatives 

• Interpersonal Violence Prevention   

• Assist with Green Dot Gators Initiatives  

Time Commitment:    

• 20 hours per week    

• Ideal start date: May or June 2024 

• Ideally be able to commit to Summer and Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 

• Attend onboarding and training upon employment including all day August 20th and 21st.  

Position Reporting Structure: 

This position will be supervised by, and work in collaboration with, a full-time professional Health Promotion Specialist. They will have consistent communication with their supervisor through regular meetings.  

General Expectations:  

Graduate student staff are expected to be highly responsible, organized, excellent communicators, and autonomous.  Dress in office is business casual. While conducting outreach, events, or presentations, attire includes GatorWell polo, khaki/jean pants or shorts, and closed toe shoes. Professional dress for presentations and outreach is also acceptable. Students will mostly work out of our main GatorWell Office in the Reitz Union, Suite 1100.   

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

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 Summer and Fall 2024 

Must be able to attend required Fall GatorWell training all day August 20th and 21st. 

• 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 well-being 

• Excellent 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 

• Experience with Canva 

Required Documentation:  

• 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 a health and wellness topic 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 position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.