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UREC Wellness Graduate Assistant - 9 Month

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Part-time
On-site
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville United States of America

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Closing Date:

01/31/2025


Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Wellness and Health Promotion Support


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The UREC Wellness Graduate Assistant will assist the Assistant Director of Wellness with the day-to-day responsibilities of the University of Arkansas wellness and health promotion program.

Specific Responsibilities: Assist with the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of the wellness coaching staff. Assist with outreach for students, faculty and staff in the University community through presentations, workshops, and special programs. Lead regular meetings and trainings for the Wellness Coaching Program. Assist Social Media Manager in the development of marketing campaigns for events, workshops, and other program offerings. Assist in the development, marketing, coordination, and evaluation of programs and special events related to the faculty and staff Wellness Certificate program and Wellness lunch and Learns. Maintain comprehensive records for semester and annual reports.

Other Program Responsibilities: Hold a caseload of no less than 3 wellness coaching clients per semester. Assist in collaborative department programming efforts, assist in student personnel and training programs, budget management, equipment and/or programming materials/supplies purchase and inventory, risk management, and program evaluation. Assist in the assessment of departmental goals as outlined in the strategic plan. Other duties as assigned.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Admission to a graduate degree program of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Public Health, Health Promotion, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Communications, or a related field of study from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Certified Health and Wellness Coach

  • Experience working in a Campus Wellness & Health Promotion setting as a student employee

  • Experience of assuming a leadership role within Campus Wellness & Health Promotion


Additional Information:

Graduate students are subjected to background checks.


Salary Information:

$19,260


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Sarah Werner, Assistant Director for Wellness, sdwerner@uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion


Frequent Physical Activity:

Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Stooping, Talking


Benefits Eligible:

No