Graduate Outreach Educator I

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Student Services, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department:04052000 - SL-GATORWELL

Classification Title:

Student Assistant – Non-clerical & Admin 
Classification Minimum Requirements:

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. 

Must be able to commit to Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. 

Must be able to work evenings and occasionally weekends with advanced notice. 

Must be able to conduct physical office hours in the main GatorWell office suite within the Reitz Union. 

Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).  

Must be able to attend any required GatorWell Student Employee Training and onboarding including on August 19th and 20th, 2025. 
Job Description:

GatorWell is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated, health-conscious graduate students to promote wellness through facilitating presentations, outreach initiatives, and campus events. Those applying will need to be comfortable talking about various health topics including interpersonal violence, stress management, time management, sleep habits, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, etc. They will need to take the initiative to approach students and encourage them to participate in GatorWell activities and programs and be comfortable fielding questions around sensitive and controversial issues. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply, though students with a background or current graduate work in the following areas will be strongly considered: public health, health education and promotion, psychology, counseling and counselor education, family, youth and community sciences, or higher education/educational leadership. 

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 wellbeing 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:  

  • 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   

Time Commitment:    

  • 20 hours per week    

  • Ideal start date: July 2025 

  • Ideally be able to commit to Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 

  • Attend onboarding and training upon employment 

General Expectations:  

Graduate student staff are expected to be highly responsible, organized, excellent communicators, and autonomous.  Dress in office is business casual. While conducting outreach, events, or presentations, attire includes GatorWell polo, khaki/jean pants or shorts, and closed toe shoes. Professional dress for presentations and outreach is also acceptable. Students will mostly work out of our main GatorWell Office in the Reitz Union, Suite 1100.
Expected Salary:

This is an hourly student position and does not include a tuition/fee waiver or benefits. Salary is $15/hour.
Required Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:  

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

Must be able to ideally start by the end of July 2025 

Must be able to work office hours physically in the main GatorWell office (Suite 1100, Reitz Union) 

Must be able to commit 20 hours per week to this position and its responsibilities for Summer and Fall 2025.  

Must be able to attend the required Fall GatorWell training on August 19th and 20th.

 
Preferred:

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Have past experience with research, presenting, or outreach in the fields of prevention, health, wellness, public health or health education 

  • Strong interest in health and well-being 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Experience with public speaking and/or group facilitation 

  • Ability to work autonomously  

  • Excellent leadership skills 

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 

  • Have obtained a bachelor’s degree
Special Instructions to Applicants:

 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.  

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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