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University of Florida Graduate Student Assistant for AWARE Ambassadors Program in Gainesville, Florida
Graduate Student Assistant for AWARE Ambassadors Program
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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department: 04030100 - SL-COUNSELING & WELLNESS CTR
Classification Title:STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Responsibilities would include assisting the AWARE coordinator with facilitation of duties including, but not limited to:
Overseeing AWARE undergraduate and graduate level ambassador recruitment efforts (advertisement, application creation and review); participation in interview and selection process.
Providing support and mentorship for all levels of AWARE ambassadors through training and supervision.
Attending AWARE-related meetings; such as Administrative (A-Team) and AWARE team meetings (weekly/evening); this includes regular meetings with CWC’s Outreach Assistant Director and Digital Services Team to coordinate AWARE outreach efforts.
Assisting with development and implementation of AWARE presentations and events; such as CWC’s Fall Wellness Fair and #UFisAWARE day.
Developing AWARE ambassador material covering topics related to basic helping skills, mental health awareness, outreach and presentation skills, professionalism, CWC services, etc.
Assisting with coordination of AWARE training retreats.
Providing direct supervision to AWARE-specific outreach-focused practicum students.
Responsive to all communications (i.e. email/telephone) related to AWARE received from the CWC, campus partners/stakeholders, and students.
Taking an active role in outreach provision, especially at large-scale events organized by AWARE.
Providing interviews regarding AWARE, outreach, CWC services, and mental health issues to media outlets.
Performing clerical duties including data entry, copying, faxing, receiving/distributing mail and other materials, running errands, and managing AWARE reports/data.
Other similar duties as directed by supervisor.
Expected Salary:
$15/hour
Minimum Requirements:
Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Anticipated graduation date of Spring 2025 or later.
This position is open to all graduate students who are eligible to work on campus in Gainesville. 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 at 20 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Previous experience in health field and related sensitivity for health information privacy and confidentiality
Excellent communication skills
Ability to pay attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to perform physical tasks such as carrying or moving outreach materials if needed
Positive, friendly and professional attitude
Reliable, good follow-through
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application and resume with anticipated graduation date and Cover Letter expressing interest in this position.
This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. A time-limited position has the same rights as a position with a regular appointment modifier, except such position does not have rights provided for layoff, recall, and notice of non-reappointment. It is at the discretion of the college or unit to determine if a position is time-limited.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 23 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time