Graduate Assistant for Well-Being Programs & Outreach (Student)

American University•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Well-Being Programs & Outreach plays a pivotal role in promoting holistic student wellness across the undergraduate campus. Working within the Center for Well-Being the GA will design, implement, and evaluate proactive mental health and well-being initiatives. A central component of this role involves providing direct supervision, mentorship, and training to our undergraduate student staff (Peer Health Educators/Well-Being Corner Support Assistants). This position is ideal for a graduate student seeking hands-on experience in higher education administration, public health, counseling, or student affairs.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program at the university (preferred fields: Higher Education/Student Affairs, Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, or a related discipline).
Demonstrated passion for college student mental health, holistic well-being, and peer education models.
Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or advising undergraduate students.
Experience in program design, event planning, or health promotion.
Familiarity with assessing and evaluating educational programming.
Proficiency in Canva or other marketing/design platforms.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, and train a team of undergraduate student staff and peer health educators.
Facilitate weekly staff meetings and conduct regular one-on-one check-ins to support student staff in their personal and professional development.
Oversee the scheduling and delegation of tasks for student staff operating the campus Well-Being Corner and outreach tables.
Develop comprehensive training modules for student staff on topics such as active listening, boundary setting, campus resources, and inclusive health promotion.
Design and execute campus-wide mental health, stress reduction, and holistic wellness programming (e.g., wellness fairs, mid-term de-stress events, workshops).
Partner with residential life, academic departments, and student organizations to deliver tailored well-being presentations.
Manage the Well-Being Center’s outreach request system, assigning student staff to facilitate workshops as appropriate.
Collaborate with center staff to create engaging, evidence-based health communication materials for social media, newsletters, and digital campus monitors.
Track attendance, engagement metrics, and learning outcomes for all outreach programs and events.
Assist in creating end-of-semester reports detailing program effectiveness and student staff performance.
Manage operational logistics for wellness spaces, ensuring materials and resources are properly stocked and maintained.
Participate in broader Well-Being Center staff meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.