Graduate Assistant

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Job Description

College of the Holy Cross Graduate Assistant for Student Wellness Education

Position Type: Part-time, 20 hours/week
Location: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Department: Office of Student Wellness Education
Reports To: Director of Student Wellness Education
Time Frame: Mid-August to Mid-December 2026; Mid-January to Mid-May 2027
Compensation: $12,000 stipend, on-campus apartment, and $1,500 meal stipend

Key Responsibilities

Program Support

• Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating wellness programs on topics including alcohol and other drugs, mental well-being, sexual health, nutrition, and sleep.

• Help facilitate workshops, presentations, and outreach events.

• Collaborate with campus partners to support student wellness initiatives.

Student Engagement

• Support the training and mentoring of peer educators or student volunteers.

• Assist with peer education events, scheduling, logistics, and promotion.

• Encourage student leadership in wellness and health advocacy.

Outreach and Communication

• Create educational materials, social media content, and promotional campaigns.

• Help maintain the office’s digital presence and student-facing wellness resources.

• Represent SWELL at campus events, orientation, and resource fairs.

Assessment and Administration

• Assist with program evaluation, data collection, and identifying best practices.

• Support office operations, student communication, and program logistics.

Public Health Development

• Apply public health principles and health behavior theory to campus wellness initiatives.

• Support prevention-focused strategies that address student health needs and promote well-being.

• Gain experience in community health education, health communication, and population-level programming within a college setting.

• Contribute to data-informed program planning and continuous improvement efforts.

Professional Development

This position provides practical experience in health promotion, student engagement, program development, assessment, and higher education administration. The GA will receive mentorship from professional staff and gain transferable skills in facilitation, marketing, advising, event planning, and public health practice.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Health Communication, or a related field preferred.

• Strong interest in student health, wellness, belonging, and inclusion.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; public speaking or facilitation experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a campus setting.

• Experience with event planning, marketing, or peer education is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms preferred.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Weekly Hours:

Annual Work Schedule:

(For Seasonal and Temporary Positions, this will be determined by the manager)

Application Instructions

For all administrative and academic positions, please upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College.

For all other positions, resume and cover letters are optional, but your most up-to-date work experience and educational background are required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391. 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.