SHARE Graduate Student Assistant (Open to work study and non-work study)

Job Posting Title:

SHARE Graduate Student Assistant (Open to work study and non-work study)

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Hiring Department:

Healthyhorns - Longhorn Wellness Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Work-Study Job Information

• Supervisor: Adrian Lancaster

• Location: Student Services Building (100 W Dean Keeton St, Austin, TX 78712) SSB 1.106

• Pay: $19.00 per hour

General Notes

The Longhorn Wellness Center (LWC) is a department in the Division of Student Affairs that promotes student well-being and creates a healthier campus community.  

Purpose

The LWC is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Longhorn SHARE Project, a mental health and social connection-focused peer support program. This role primarily assists with campus outreach, peer cohort support, and administrative activities that support the program’s functioning and, depending on interest, may be responsible for leading and/or facilitating a project or initiative of their own relevant to SHARE’s mission.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant’s specific responsibilities may vary depending on the experiences, interests, and strengths of the individual hired, but will likely include:

PEER SUPPORT SERVICES & TRAINING/PEER COHORT SUPPORT:

• Process incoming SHARE Circle requests and coordinate details between peer facilitator volunteers and faculty, staff, and student leaders who submit requests.
• Lead an event, project, workshop series, or social media campaign that addresses mental health, stigma, help-seeking behaviors, social connection, community-care, etc. by the end of the academic year (to be discussed).
• As needed, may provide administrative support or guidance for active and prospective peer SHARE Support Specialists and/or assist the SHARE Student Advisory Group with their events and initiatives.

PROGRAM OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION

• Engage in e-mail and in-person outreach to build relationships, nurture campus collaborations, and increase participation among students across campus in Longhorn SHARE Project activities.
• Track SHARE Support Specialists’ outreach activities and update SHARE’s contact list.
• Assist with recruitment of the incoming cohort of SHARE Support Specialists.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES & PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

• Assist with responses to emails sent to the program’s general email address.
• Assist undergraduate intern(s) with their research project(s) and program evaluation/assessment to help identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Administrative or event support for other Longhorn Wellness Center programs, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited institution, currently pursuing a graduate or professional degree at UT Austin
• Strong written, verbal, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage a variety of tasks, and take initiative on projects

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate or PhD program in a related field (Social Work, Public Health, Health Education, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Neuroscience, Higher Education Leadership, Human Dimensions of Organizations, Counselor Education, Performance as Public Practice, Marketing, Advertising/PR, or similar)
• Experience (through coursework, past/current employment, or other avenues of learning) related to peer support, mentorship, education, counseling & mental health, social work, community organizing, interpersonal communication, health communication, and/or related fields.
• Skilled in public speaking, group facilitation, and/or community building, particularly in youth or young adult settings.
• Experience with program or event planning, promotion, and/or evaluation.
• Familiarity with UT campus and student support resources.

Salary Range

• $19.00 per hour
• Not eligible for benefits

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift

• 20 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling with at least 50% in-pers