Graduate Assistant: Student Support & Well

Graduate Assistant:
Student Support & Well Being

Office

Location:

1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539

Contact:  /

Office

Hours:

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Assist with the development and facilitation of wellness programs, workshops, and events centered on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Coordinate outreach initiatives such as classroom presentations, tabling events, awareness campaigns, and social media engagement.
• Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to increase student engagement and promote wellness resources.
• Create educational materials, presentations, and promotional content related to student wellness topics.
• Support assessment efforts by tracking attendance, collecting feedback, and analyzing program participation data.
• Maintain accurate records, program calendars, and event documentation.
• Provide peer support and resource referrals to students when appropriate.
• Assist with special projects related to health promotion, prevention education, and student well‑being initiatives.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Commit to 20 hours a week on assigned duties including set office hours and tasks associated with assigned caseload.
• Exercise good judgment in representing the university and uphold institutional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full‑time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours in the fall or spring, or three in the summer) or meet the required number of credit hours to fulfill remaining degree requirements.

• Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Higher Education, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Health Promotion, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and campus partners.
• Experience with event planning, outreach, or student engagement.
• Knowledge or interest in wellness education and holistic student development.
• Familiarity with Canva, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.
• Background check and signed agreement of client confidentiality.

• Gain experience in student wellness programming and health promotion.
• Develop skills in assessment, outreach, and program evaluation.
• Strengthen leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Learn to apply student development and wellness theories in a higher education setting.
• Build experience working with diverse student populations and campus‑wide initiatives.

Salary: $1,250.00;

Number of Vacancies : 1;
Desired

Start Date:

09/01/2026;
Open Date: 07/01/2026.

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

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