Graduate Student Associate for Peer Support

GUIDANCE and MENTORSHIP OF STUDENT PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTSProvide administrative support, mentorship, and guidance for active peer support specialists in a mental health and wellness-focused environment.Lead meetings and provide support for SHARE Student Advisory Group.Assist with peer support specialist recruitment and selection process.PEER SUPPORT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENTSupport the development of peer support as a health-promoting strategy by gathering existing research and student input, connecting with campus partners, and assisting with early planning.As appropriate, based on LWC strategic priorities, plan and implement an initiative related to peer support, social connection, and/or any other LWC well-being focus area.ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND CAMPUS ENGAGEMENTManage SHARE Circle requests, confirm details with requestors and coordinate peer facilitator sign-up process.Train and facilitate existing Longhorn Wellness Center workshops, as needed.Respond to general inquiries sent to the Longhorn SHARE Project email inbox.Assist peer support undergraduate student assistants and interns with research projects, class activity preparation, and/or assessment activities.Collaborate with other Longhorn Wellness Center student staff and full-time staff on well-being initiatives, programs, or outreach activities as opportunities arise.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree from a nationally accredited institutionEnrolled in a graduate or professional degree program at UT AustinStrong written, verbal, and oral communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively, manage a variety of tasks, and take initiativePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCurrent or prior education in an academic discipline relevant to the positionPrior experience or training in peer support, mentorship, coaching, teaching, workshop facilitation, conflict resolution, restorative justice circles, crisis call centers, or similar.Skilled in public speaking, group facilitation, and/or community buildingExperience with program or event planning, promotion, and/or evaluationFamiliar with common challenges and mental health-related concerns of college studentsWorking familiarity with UT campus and student support resourcesSalary RangeGraduate pay: $19.00 per hourWorking ConditionsTypical office environmentMay work outdoors at eventsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationWork ShiftThe position is expected to work 20 hours per week.Hours will be primarily completed onsite with some opportunities for remote work.There is 1 position openThis position will start in August 2026 with the possibility of continuing employment beyond the 2026-2027 academic year.Required Materials(Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.) Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed may not be considered for the position.Resume/CVLetter of interestQuestions can be directed to Adrian Lancaster, Peer Support Project Coordinator, Longhorn Wellness Center, [email protected] you have a work study award, you will need to include a screenshot of your My Financial page showing your Work Study award. Make sure your EID and the date/year of the award is visible.Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searchin for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.