Graduate Assistant for Student Health and Wellbeing - Georgia College & State University : Job Details

About UsGeorgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.Job SummaryThe Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Student Health and Wellbeing will assist with the overall planning, marketing, and administration of student health and wellbeing initiatives. This includes reserching, developing and evaluation programming; promoting and implementing wellbeing campaigns; and student outreach. The GA will collaborate with various units and staff within Student Life and the university at-large to accomplish the goals of the department.Graduate assistants provide educationally beneficial assistance to the departments which award the assistantships. By policy, graduate assistantship duties should be relevant to students' major field of study and shall be of academic value.ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Support - 90%Assist with the overall administration of the Student Health and Wellbeing unit.Attend and actively participate in designated staff meetings, trainings, and strategic planning activities.Assist with the development and implementation of guidelines, policies, and procedures for the operation of the Campus Corner basic needs center.Conduct regular inventory of the Campus Corner; maintain storefront and back-stock and organize donations.Maintain daily operation of the Serenity Den, organize supplies, and develop signage and passive programs.Research best practices in peer mentoring and make recommendations to enhance the quality of programs and services offered.Serve as liaison with Active Minds student organization.Create an innovative marketing plan to increase awareness and participation with Bobcats FIRST pathway in GC Connect. Assist with promotional and marketing materials for programs through flyers, social media, and other outlets.Manage Bobcats FIRST pathway within GC Connect to add and organize relevant events, assist facilitators with attendance tracking, and monitor student participation.Maintain flexible work schedule to coordinate and attend evening and weekend events to facilitate operations and respond to emergencies or problems. Ensure all aspects of events proceed smoothly and in accordance with plans.Represent the department at various college events to include Week of Welcome, Fall Fest, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Spring Fest, etc.Take part in available professional development opportunities, including conferences, trainings, workshops, and certifications.Respond to all communication in a timely manner.Other duties and responsibilities - 10%Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's degreeOther Required QualificationsBe approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College.Maintain academic good standing. If a student's grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once.Graduate assistants are required to work between ten and twenty hours per week (depending on their contracts) for a total of 150-300 hours during the fall and spring semesters. Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least six graduate semester hours.Required Documents to Attach* Cover Letter* Resume* List of ReferencesKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESAbility to work independently as well as within a team environment, to take initiative, and to follow through with all responsibilities and assigned tasks. Ability to work with a diverse constituency.SKILLSExcellent written and oral communication skills.Analytical, organizational and written communication skills.USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelBackground Check* MVR