Job Description

Classification Title:

Student Assistant - Non-clerical & Admin

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Current UF graduate student or newly accepted graduate student on the Gainesville campus

Must be able to ideally start in August 2026

Must be able to work office hours physically in the main GatorWell office (Suite 1100, Reitz Union) as well as Residential Outreach Spaces (Jennings or Springs) if applicable

Must be able to commit 20 hours per week to this position and its responsibilities for Fall 2026-Spring 2027.

Must be able to attend the required Fall GatorWell trainings: August 18th and 19th, 2026.

Job Description:

Primary responsibilities will include the following: 

• Conduct outreach to UF students about a variety of health topics 
• Facilitate presentations, educational activities, and discussions with student groups 
• Assist with coordination and production tasks for campus events 
• Assist in conducting outreach efforts focused on the dimensions of well-being and health topics relevant to the college student experience.
• Assist with data collection, assessment, and benchmarking
• Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and community stakeholders for wellness education initiatives
• Assist with other GatorWell projects and focus areas as needed

Focus areas you may be assigned include, but are not limited to:

• Healthy Relationships: Sexual Health, Interpersonal Violence Prevention
  • Support the enhancement of Bystander Intervention programming for the campus community.
• Flourishing
  • Develop, implement, and assess wellness presentations, trainings sessions, and workshops specifically geared toward stress management, time management, sleep habits and mindfulness.
  • Assist with 1 on 1 student educational sessions for time management, stress management and sleep habits
• Residential Outreach
  • Working at least 8-10 hours in one of our Residential Outreach Offices (Jennings or Springs)

Position Reporting Structure:

This position will be supervised by, and work in collaboration with, a full-time professional Health Promotion Specialist. They will have consistent communication with their supervisor through regular meetings.

Salary:

This is an hourly student position and does not include tuition/fee waiver or benefits. Salary is $16/hour.

Required Qualifications:

• Have obtained a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with public speaking and/or group facilitation.
• Have experience with research, presenting, or outreach in the fields of prevention, health, wellness, public health or health education.

Preferred:

• Strong interest in health and well-being.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Required Documentation:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 2 References (at least one academic, e.g., professor, advisor, etc.)
• Class, Work (additional job), Volunteer Schedule

Additional Requirements:

For those selected for an interview, you will be asked to facilitate a 5-10-minute presentation on a health and wellness topic during your interview, which will likely be held virtually. The purpose of the presentation is to showcase your creativity, facilitation skills, communication skills, and ability to organize thought in a manner similar to the daily work expectations for a Graduate Outreach Educator.

Health Assessment Required:
No