Graduate Assistant for Well-Being Programs & Outreach (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Well-Being Programs & Outreach within the Center for Well-Being. The GA will design, implement, and evaluate proactive mental health and wellness initiatives, supervising undergraduate staff and delivering outreach through education and engagement.

The role supports holistic student wellness on campus and offers hands-on experience in higher education administration, public health, or student affairs for a graduate student seeking

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program at the university (preferred fields: Higher Education/Student Affairs, Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, or related discipline).
• Demonstrated passion for college student mental health, holistic well-being, and peer education models.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Student Staff Supervision & Leadership: Recruit, hire, and train undergraduate student staff and peer health educators; oversee staff meetings and provide development opportunities.
• Program Development & Outreach: Design and execute campus-wide mental health and holistic wellness programs; collaborate with departments and student organizations; manage outreach requests and craft health communications.
• Administration & Assessment: Track attendance, engagement, and outcomes; prepare end-of-semester reports; manage wellness spaces and resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Education

Master's or Doctoral student (preferred)

Tools

Canva

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department: Well-Being Outreach & Prevention
Time Type: Part time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Well-Being Programs & Outreach plays a pivotal role in promoting holistic student wellness across the undergraduate campus. Working within the Center for Well-Being the GA will design, implement, and evaluate proactive mental health and well-being initiatives. A central component of this role involves providing direct supervision, mentorship, and training to our undergraduate student staff (Peer Health Educators/Well-Being Corner Support Assistants). This position is ideal for a graduate student seeking hands-on experience in higher education administration, public health, counseling, or student affairs.

Essential Functions

• Student Staff Supervision & Leadership: Recruit, hire, and train a team of undergraduate student staff and peer health educators. Facilitate weekly staff meetings and conduct regular one-on-one check-ins to support student staff in their personal and professional development. Oversee the scheduling and delegation of tasks for student staff operating the campus Well-Being Corner and outreach tables. Develop comprehensive training modules for student staff on topics such as active listening, boundary setting, campus resources, and inclusive health promotion.
• Program Development & Outreach: Design and execute campus-wide mental health, stress reduction, and holistic wellness programming (e.g., wellness fairs, mid-term de-stress events, workshops). Partner with residential life, academic departments, and student organizations to deliver tailored well-being presentations. Manage the Well-Being Center's outreach request system, assigning student staff to facilitate workshops as appropriate. Collaborate with center staff to create engaging, evidence-based health communication materials for social media, newsletters, and digital campus monitors.
• Administration & Assessment: Track attendance, engagement metrics, and learning outcomes for all outreach programs and events. Assist in creating end-of-semester reports detailing program effectiveness and student staff performance. Manage operational logistics for wellness spaces, ensuring materials and resources are properly stocked and maintained. Participate in broader Well-Being Center staff meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 20 hours per week.

Salary Range: $19.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program at the university (preferred fields: Higher Education/Student Affairs, Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, or a related discipline).
• Demonstrated passion for college student mental health, holistic well-being, and peer education models.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or advising undergraduate students.
• Experience in program design, event planning, or health promotion.
• Familiarity with assessing and evaluating educational programming.
• Proficiency in Canva or other marketing/design platforms.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Department: Center for Well-Being Programs & Psychological Services.
• Reports To: Director of Well-Being Programs & Outreach.
• Position Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week), Academic Year.

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Current American University Employees: American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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