Graduate Assistant - Wellness Center
Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary Position Summary Information The
Wellness Center offers free resources, wellness opportunities,
sexual violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and health
education to Marshall University students. The Center’s goal is to
help students achieve wellness through the promotion of healthy
lifestyle habits and choices. The Wellness Center Graduate
Assistant reports directly to the Wellness Center Coordinator. The
Wellness Center includes the Wellness Program Coordinator, Violence
Prevention and Response Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, and
Student Volunteers. All staff members collaborate to facilitate
education, awareness, networking, and advocacy services for the
campus community. The primary focus of this position will be health
education. Job Description This position is an education-focused
role that entails working collaboratively with the Women’s & Gender
Center, Violence Prevention & Response Program, and Wellness
Center. This Graduate Assistant should be comfortable developing
and facilitating in-person and virtual educational programming and
should enjoy working in a student-focused team environment. Provide
a welcoming, professional staff presence in the Wellness Center
during regular office hours; provide student assistance and respond
to requests; and provide advocacy support and resource referrals as
needed. Enhance the Center’s social media outreach on a variety of
platforms. Assist with the development of print and electronic
materials for health promotion. Assist with the development and
delivery of educational programming to residence halls, student
organizations, and university employees regarding sexual health,
mental health concerns, substance use, suicide prevention, sexual
violence & interpersonal violence, and other public health issues.
Assist with gathering input from students using focus groups and
other evaluation processes. Assist with organizing and implementing
events throughout the year, including wellness awareness and
prevention months, Flu and STI Clinics, among others. Maintain
thorough and accurate documentation for Center programming and
outreach. Assist with the assessment and evaluation of Center
programs and services through Qualtrics. Participate in ongoing
training and professional development opportunities.
Keywords: Marshall University, Charleston , Graduate Assistant - Wellness Center, Education / Teaching , Huntington, West Virginia
