Graduate Assistant Office of Health Promotion: Wolves RISE; Beg Fall

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for the Office of Health Promotion:
Wolves RISE (Beg Fall 2026)

Location: UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

Job : 296284

This role requires strong organizational skills, cultural competency, and a commitment to supporting students in recovery. The responsibilities include the following:

• Program Coordination:
  Assist in planning and executing recovery meetings, sober social events, and educational workshops.
• Peer Support:
  Recruit, train, and mentor student assistants and peer recovery coaches; facilitate Recovery Ally Training and harm reduction initiatives.
• Administrative Duties:
  Maintain calendars, update Presence and Reserve West, manage program documentation, and compile monthly reports for grant compliance.
• Data & Assessment:
  Collect and analyze participation data, prepare evaluation reports, and contribute to biennial reviews.
• Community Engagement:
  Liaise with campus partners (Counseling Center, CIW, Housing) and external organizations (The Recovery Spot, CCMHA) to strengthen collaborative efforts.
• Marketing & Outreach:
  Develop promotional materials for Recovery Month, Naloxone training, and Wolves RISE events.

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program dents admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full‑time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.

• Enrolled in the College Student Affairs Master's Program.
• Must be a role model for responsible and healthy lifestyle choices and enthusiastic about educating peers on wellness issues.
• Must possess strong verbal skills and the desire to present information to peers.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with individuals and groups in a leadership capacity.
• Licensed Driver.

• A monthly stipend of $1,400.00 per month.
• A tuition waiver, reducing graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as employed in the assistantship.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter

• Frequent standing, walking, and interacting with students during outreach events.
• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 20 pounds (e.g., event supplies, promotional items).
• Work is primarily conducted on campus in classrooms, residence halls, and outdoor spaces.

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Karrie Gilroy at kgilroy.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and a satisfactory credit check if applicable. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, the statutes and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, which are available for inspection upon request.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50).