Front Desk & Health Hut Wellness Educator

Classification Title:

Student Assistant - Clerical & Admin

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS). Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

• Current UF student (undergraduate or graduate, full or part time)

• Ideally will be able to start Summer 2026

• Ideally will have flexible availability from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm

Job Description:

GatorWell is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated and health-conscious students to assist with the front desk and outreach duties with the Health Hut and at the GatorWell Main Office.  Those applying will need to be comfortable taking initiative to approach students and encourage them to participate in interactive wellbeing related activities.  Students of any major are welcome to apply.  Primary responsibilities will include the following:   

• Provide peer-based education and outreach around sensitive issues – Including but not limited to the health topics listed below. Both via tabling and the GatorWell Health Hut, and other events   

• Communicate health messages and conduct related activities - Developed by the GatorWell professional staff; to include an iPad based health intervention in the main office, as well as at various events around campus. 

• Prepare materials and marketing - For health communication messages for the main office, Health Hut, and Satellite Sites

• Assist and interact with all visitors - Answer questions and provide promotional items around health and campus resources, including potentially sensitive health related issues    

• Provide health and wellbeing resources - Brochures and promotional items   

• Assist with administrative and scheduling duties - Maintain strict confidentiality of student’s personal information and appointments while assisting with calendars, appointments, and other administrative tasks. 

• Represent GatorWell Health Promotion Services - Possess a strong comprehension of GatorWell’s vision, mission and goals   

• Working as a team with other Wellness Educators and Office Staff   

 All of this is centered on messages including the following health topics: Harm Reduction: Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs, Hazing Prevention; Healthy Relationships: Interpersonal Violence Prevention, Sexual Health; Flourishing:  Sleep, Stress and Time Management; and the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing.    

Expected Salary:

$14/hr - This is an hourly OPS position and does not include a tuition/fee waiver or benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in the GatorWell office space within the Reitz Union   

• Must be able to work outreach shifts tabling and in the GatorWell Health Hut    

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)    

• Must be able to attend wellness educator team meetings as scheduled (TBD)   

• Must be able to attend the Fall GatorWell Student Staff Training and onboarding all day August 18th and 19th

Preferred:

• Experience in customer service   

• Strong interest in health and wellbeing   

• Strong interest in educating and helping peers   

• Excellent verbal communication skills   

• Ability to connect with others easily/outgoing   

• Ability to work well as part of a team   

• Excellent organizational and time management skills   

• Excellent attendance and punctuality   

Special Instructions to Applicants:

 To be considered for the position, please submit the following documents:   

• Resume   

• Cover Letter   

• 2 References (at least one academic, e.g., professor, advisor, etc.)   

• Class, Work (additional job), and Volunteer Schedule  

• Responses to the following Qualifying Questions:

   

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

Health Assessment Required: No