GA Pre-Professional Prevention, Education, and Outreach Programs SWAT (Student Wellness Ambassador Team) Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Title: GA Pre-Professional - Prevention Education and Outreach Programs - SWAT (Student Wellness Ambassador Team) - Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Health Promotion and Wellness
Campus Location: Normal IL

Job Summary

Health Promotion and Wellness Graduate Assistants support the mission of Health Promotion and Wellness and are an integral part of a team that is committed to leading wellbeing initiatives that support students staff and faculty of Illinois State. Graduate Assistant staff support planning development and implementation of public health strategies designed to address health and wellness priorities and further diversity equity and inclusion at the Institution.

40% - Prevention Education and Outreach - SWAT
Co-coordinate the planning and facilitation of weekly SWAT Executive Board meetings general meetings lead recruitment and outreach initiatives and co-lead fall/spring retreats.
Update Redbird Life Site for SWAT and google drive on weekly basis
Coordinate the evaluation of all SWAT workshops and meetings.
Initiate collaborations with other sponsored student groups to identify partnerships and outreach opportunities.
Coordinate the Wellness Gazebo outreach efforts for the academic year.
Attend all events SWAT is coordinating and present at.

60% Shared Responsibilities:
Co-facilitate the Building Connections workshops as requested. i.e. twice per semester.
Assist with bi-monthly pop-up screenings.
Assist guests with their needs as they visit the Health Promotion and Wellness department.
Co-facilitate the Alcohol Education Class on a bi-weekly basis.
Maintain up to date compliance records for the Alcohol Education classes and send completed sanction class lists to SCCR.
Lead the Stress and Mindfulness workshop as needed (1-2 per week).
Support the restroom messaging program by placing flyers in buildings across campus every 4 weeks.
Serves as a departmental representative at outreach events that the department coordinates and participates in throughout the academic year. Examples: Welcome Week Festival ISU Fall Preview Pop-up screenings Nutrifest Sexual Assault Awareness events Winterfest PAWSitively Stress Free events held monthly during Midterms and Finals Week (fall and spring semesters).
Research content for Health Promotion and Wellness prevention efforts (as needed).

Additional Information

Organizational Relationships:
Health Promotion and Wellness functions as a team so Graduate Assistants will receive guidance from all
professional staff and please ask questions as they arise. A professional staff supervisor will work closely with Graduate Assistants to guide day-to-day duties to feel fully supported in their roles. All staff including Graduate Assistants report to the Director of Health Promotion and Wellness.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1510 monthly stipend

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Health Related Public Health Education Psychology CSPA Social Work Sociology Communication Teaching and Learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Conduct and Expectations:
Graduate Assistants are considered pre-professional positions within the department.
Take the initiative to learn all areas within Health Promotion and Wellness.
Use effective written/verbal communication and solid organization skills.
Attend suggested trainings that develop competence around diversity equity and inclusion.
Work collaboratively treat coworkers with respect and thrive in a team environment.
Speak directly with one another when there are misunderstandings. Avoid discussing conflicts with those not involved.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with students interns and coworkers.
Effectively communicate and formally present information on sensitive topics aligned with the mission of Health Promotion and Wellness. Must not contradict the departments mission when representing Health Promotion and Wellness. Staff also represent Division of Student Affairs and Illinois State University.

Work Hours

Graduate Assistantships with Health Promotion and Wellness are pre-professional staff positions that adhere to the University Administrative Calendar. The Administrative Calendar follows a typical work schedule during times when academic courses do not meet (i.e. fall break week after December finals week before January classes begin and spring break). Pre-professional Graduate Assistants work 20 hours per week Monday Friday and into the evening with possible weekend shifts each month. A set weekly schedule will be arranged once the Graduate Assistant begins their role.

Proposed Starting Date

8/3/26

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g. ).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Michelle Starkey

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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