Graduate Assistant - Student Wellness 2025-2026
Graduate Assistant - Student Wellness 2025-2026
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Job Summary/Basic Function
The Student Wellness Graduate Assistant (SWGA) at Maryville University serves a critical role in advancing the institutions health and wellbeing strategies in alignment with the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges. Reporting to the Dean of Student Wellness the SWGA will support efforts to institutionalize health and wellbeing into all aspects of campus culture. This role also contributes directly to the development and growth of the new Center for Wellbeing and Community Engagement.
The SWGA will assist with the development implementation evaluation and communication of student wellness initiatives health promotion programs and research projects strengthening Maryvilles strategic efforts to support holistic student success.
This position requires a dynamic individual who can blend research program development communication skills and advocacy to promote holistic wellness in alignment with the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
Essential Responsibilities:
Data and Metrics:
- Design and implement research strategies to assess student health and wellness outcomes.
- Collect analyze and synthesize data including MaryWell Quest participation Student Health and Counseling Services metrics and national health behavior assessments.
- Publish regular Student Wellness KPI reports to highlight progress and inform strategy.
CapacityBuilding:
- Develop and facilitate programs workshops and training opportunities that translate health promotion research into practical student development and resiliencebuilding efforts.
- Assist with cocurricular integration and leadership initiatives within the Center for Wellbeing and Community Engagement.
Program Evaluation and Assessment:
- Create evaluation tools and conduct assessment activities for wellness programs events and initiatives.
- Analyze feedback and outcomes to drive program improvement aligning with evidencebased health promotion practices.
Outreach Communication and Partnerships:
- Actively promote Maryvilles health and wellbeing initiatives through digital communications peer collaborations campus events and social media outreach.
- Strengthen engagement and collaboration across students faculty staff and external community partners to foster a culture of wellbeing.
Health Promotion Support and Advocacy:
- Contribute to the operational and strategic development of the Center for Wellbeing and Community Engagement.
- Assist in aligning campus policies and practices with the Okanagan Charter principles.
- Advocate for inclusive sustainable health and wellness programs that address emerging student needs.
Special Projects:
- Assist the Dean of Student Wellness with special projects grants conference presentations and wellness reporting as needed.
- Participate in Student Life committees and strategic planning initiatives as a wellness representative.
Learning Outcomes for the SWGA:
By the conclusion of their appointment the Student Wellness Graduate Assistant will be able to:
- Apply health promotion principles and the Okanagan Charter to realworld campus initiatives.
- Conduct needs assessments program evaluations and present datadriven recommendations for wellness improvement.
- Develop and facilitate evidencebased programs that build resilience belonging and holistic wellbeing.
- Collaborate with a wide range of campus and community partners to promote student wellness.
- Demonstrate leadership advocacy and communication skills essential for future careers in health promotion and student affairs.
Compensation:
Stipend for the academic year:$3000
Tuition award for the academic year:12 credits
The award is based on 20 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester. It is expected that students earn their credit hours in the fall and spring semesters by being enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester. Credits must be earned by May 31 each year. Tuition waiver does not cover fees private music lessons books or OneCard charges. Students will receive of their annual stipend during the Fall semester and of their annual stipend during the Spring semester. Each semester the stipend will be divided into 8 payments. Fall stipends are paid on or about September 15December 31. Spring stipends are paid on or about January 31May 15
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Admittance into one of the following graduation programs at Maryville University:
MBA MUTH ACSCI DSCI Ed.D - Demonstrated interest or background in public health wellness psychology or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest or background in public health higher education health promotion student affairs wellness psychology or a related field.
- Strong research data management and analytical skills.
- Experience with utilizing statistical analysis software (i.e. SPSS Qualtrics SAS Excel R etc.).
- Excellent communication writing and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to apply principles of health promotion program planning and evaluation.
- Proactive innovative and collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Capacity to work independently manage multiple projects and engage collaboratively across diverse teams.
- Knowledge of wellness models and frameworks such as the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and the Okanagan Charter.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age disability gender genetic information marital status national origin race/color religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting hiring training onthejob treatment promotion layoff and termination.
Employment Type
Student
