Student Jobs List: Graduate Assistantships
November 23, 2009
The Office of Student Employment welcomes you to the STUDENT JOBS LIST. The office is located on the ground floor of the Mountainlair across from the Games Area. Please click the See Tips and Resources for more assistance and information.
Graduate Wellness Coordinators to begin in January 2010. WCs will be hired in the following locations:
Summit Hall
Brooke Tower
Braxton Tower
The Graduate Wellness Coordinator position at West Virginia University was created to provide students with educational wellness experiences designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The Wellness Coordinator is a live-in staff member of the Residential Education program. The Wellness Coordinator will serve as the liaison between Residential Education and the university residence halls, the Student Recreation Center, and Student Wellness Services. The Wellness Coordinator will encourage and promote healthy living through active planning of, participation in, and recruitment for Residential Education, Student Wellness Services, and Student Recreation Center programs and activities. Graduate Wellness Coordinators will be assigned additional programming and administrative duties by the RHC.
The Wellness Coordinator (WC) will:
1. Plan programs for the students and staff of the residence hall:
Organize teams for and participate in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) intramural program according to the expectations of the SRC and the WC supervisor.
Plan two fitness activities for the assigned residence hall per semester. A list of approved activities will be provided.
Plan a monthly wellness program for the assigned residence hall during the semester. A list of approved programs will be provided.
Help coordinate and facilitate the inter-residence hall competition (Campus Cup Challenge).
2. Recruit and market wellness activities for no fewer than 6 hours a week:
Set-up an information table in the main lobby (or designated area) of the residence hall twice a week or go onto the various residence hall floors.
Develop marketing materials for wellness events and advertise throughout the hall.
Provide information about all wellness events, programs, and activities, including intramurals, exercise classes, and educational/wellness seminars. Must have information concerning location, hours of operation, times of events, rules, policies, and procedures.
Provide residents with information related to employment and volunteer opportunities at the Student Recreation Center and Student Wellness Services.
Provide materials and handouts obtained from the Student Wellness Services at information tables and through the creation of bulletin boards about various topics such as STDs, eating disorders, mental health, etc.
3. Complete the following administrative tasks:
Keep a log of residence hall activities as well as data on student participation in these programs and intramurals.
Attend all hall council and staff meetings and communicate with residence hall staff about programs and events.
Submit wellness-related articles to the monthly residence hall newsletter.
Be available and accessible to students and attend individual floor meetings on a rolling basis.
To request a Position Description and an Application send an email to: studentjobs@mail.wvu.edu. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009. Graduates students receive the following benefits: Tuition Waiver, Free Room and Board & $50 twice a month.
Posted 11.12.09
West Virginia University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Minorities, persons with disabilities, females, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply.
