GA Pre-Professional - Prevention, Education, and Outreach Programs - SWAT; Student Wellness Amb

Overview

Title: GA Pre-Professional - Prevention, Education, and Outreach Programs - SWAT (Student Wellness Ambassador Team) - Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Health Promotion and Wellness
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

Health Promotion and Wellness Graduate Assistants support the mission of Health Promotion and Wellness and are an integral part of a team that is committed to leading wellbeing initiatives that support students, staff, and faculty of Illinois State. Graduate Assistant staff support planning, development, and implementation of public health strategies designed to address health and wellness priorities and further diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Institution.

• 40% - Prevention, Education, and Outreach - SWAT
  • Co-coordinate the planning and facilitation of weekly SWAT Executive Board meetings, general meetings, lead recruitment and outreach initiatives, and co-lead fall/spring retreats.
  • Update Redbird Life Site for SWAT and google drive on weekly basis.
  • Coordinate the evaluation of all SWAT workshops and meetings.
  • Initiate collaborations with other sponsored student groups to identify partnerships and outreach opportunities.
  • Coordinate the Wellness Gazebo outreach efforts for the academic year.
  • Attend all events SWAT is coordinating and present at.
• 60% Shared Responsibilities:
  • Co-facilitate the Building Connections workshops as requested, e.g., twice per semester.
  • Assist with bi-monthly pop-up screenings.
  • Assist guests with their needs, as they visit the Health Promotion and Wellness department.
  • Co-facilitate the Alcohol Education Class on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Maintain up to date compliance records for the Alcohol Education classes and send completed sanction class lists to SCCR.
  • Lead the Stress and Mindfulness workshop as needed (1-2 per week).
  • Support the restroom messaging program by placing flyers in buildings across campus every 4 weeks.
  • Serve as a departmental representative at outreach events that the department coordinates and participates in throughout the academic year. Examples include Welcome Week, Festival ISU, Fall Preview, Pop-up screenings, Nutrifest, Sexual Assault Awareness events, Winterfest, PAWSitively Stress Free events held monthly, during Midterms, and Finals Week (fall and spring semesters).
  • Research content for Health Promotion and Wellness prevention efforts (as needed).

Organizational Relationships:
Health Promotion and Wellness functions as a team so Graduate Assistants will receive guidance from all professional staff. A professional staff supervisor will work closely with Graduate Assistants to guide day-to-day duties. All staff, including Graduate Assistants, report to the Director of Health Promotion and Wellness.

Rate / Pay: $1510 monthly stipend

Professional Conduct and Expectations:

• Graduate Assistants are considered pre-professional positions within the department.

• Take the initiative to learn all areas within Health Promotion and Wellness.

• Use effective written/verbal communication and solid organization skills.

• Attend suggested trainings that develop competence around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Work collaboratively, treat coworkers with respect, and thrive in a team environment.

• Speak directly with one another when there are misunderstandings. Avoid discussing conflicts with those not involved.

• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students, interns, and coworkers.

• Effectively communicate and formally present information on sensitive topics aligned with the mission of Health Promotion and Wellness. Must not contradict the department’s mission when representing Health Promotion and Wellness. Staff also represent Division of Student Affairs and Illinois State University.

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