Federal Work Study - Graduate Student Assistant for AWARE Ambassadors Program
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Job no: 535713
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Student Services, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department:04030100 - SL-COUNSELING & WELLNESS CTR
Classification Title: |
STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN |
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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.
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Expected Salary: |
$15/hour
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Minimum Requirements: |
- Federal Work Study Award (Please check in with UF Financial Aid to determine eligibility) Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
- Anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026 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.
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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
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Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Application and resume with anticipated graduation date and Cover Letter expressing interest in this position.
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Health Assessment Required: |
No |
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