Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Preference to students admitted in the following programs:
Educational Leadership
Higher Education & Student Affairs
Psychology
Public Health

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications include:
Evidence of presentation skills, supervision skills, and social media creativity and planning.

Position Description

Health Promotions and Outreach Education are a priority for Student Affairs and the Departments of Health and Counseling Services, in particular. This area of Student Affairs focuses on health-related programs, education, and intervention geared toward the holistic wellness of SIUE students. Through the services provided by this position, graduate assistants can expect to build skills in event planning, facilitating education programs, critical thinking, and leadership. Health Promotions aims to enhance the health and wellness of SIUE students through programming and outreach.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist the Health Promotions and Outreach Specialist with the recruitment, training, coordination, and ongoing support of student Peer Educators
• Assist the Health Promotions and Outreach Specialist in developing and implementing health education and promotion programs to include topics like alcohol, drugs, stress management, self-care, sexual health, suicide prevention, etc.
• Provide wellness workshops and presentations to the campus community
• Assist in maintaining a calendar of health promotions events
• Developing/marketing of health-related messaging that encourages help-seeking behavior
• Design and develop marketing of health and wellness initiatives
• Maintain digital presence via Health Promotion’s official Instagram account
• Develop and deliver tabling opportunities
• Create a capstone Health Promotion project for Health and Counseling Services  

Application Process

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email: cpassan@siue.edu

 **All communications sent to the prospective employer should include the posting number for the position. 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.