COLA Student Well-Being Graduate Assistant

Support compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state regulations related to student programs, space usage, safety, and student support services.Perform other duties as assigned in support of student well-being initiatives, center operations, and departmental or college-wide goals.Assist with collection and analysis of participation data and feedback to support assessment and continuous improvement of programs and services.Responsibilities may be adjusted based on individuals professional interests and experience, including opportunities to contribute to areas such as social media, communications, assessment, evaluation, wellness education, or program development.GRADUATE ASSISTANT LEARNING OUTCOMESThrough this position, the Graduate Assistant will have opportunities to develop professional competencies in student affairs and higher education, including:Program planning, implementation, and evaluation of student well-being initiatives.Communication and outreach strategies to engage student populations.Leadership and supervision skills through collaboration with student staff and student leaders.Assessment and evaluation methods to inform program improvement and student engagement strategies.Application of university policies and procedures related to student programs, space use, student safety, and risk management.Professional skills in collaboration, project management, and student support within a higher education environment.HOURS AND COMPENSATIONPay rate is $19 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week.Work schedule is flexible depending on course schedule/availability. Evening work for event support may be required at times.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming, student-centered, and supportive environment.Bachelors degree and current enrollment in a Masters program.Experience working collaboratively with undergraduate students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders.Interest in holistic wellness, mental health promotion, and improving the student experience through prevention and engagement efforts.Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent programs professionally.Demonstrated leadership skills, including comfort facilitating discussions and presenting to groups.Experience with program assessment or evaluation methods preferred.Strong organizational skills, reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with digital communication, marketing, and outreach, including graphic design using Canva and social media content development.Experience with data collection, assessment, or evaluation to inform program improvement.Graduate study in student affairs, social work, higher education, or a closely related field preferred.WORKING CONDITIONSWork in a busy, high student traffic environment with frequent interruptions.Working location may change daily depending on space availability.Must be able to maintain punctual and regular attendance.Working around and with standard office equipment.The position may involve occasional physical demands, including lifting, carrying, and transporting materials and equipment associated with event setup and storage management, with or without reasonable accommodation.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Occasional weekend work required with advance notice.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALSLetter of interestResume/CVList of 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be a previous supervisorImportantfor 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 sect on; 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 searching 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.