Work Study Posn Student-Wellness Center Assistant-Campus Recreation

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE: 

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Wellness Center offers a unique opportunity for students to gain leadership skills in health education and health promotion, while also working in a nationally award-winning and popular wellness office within the Campus Recreation Department.  We are looking for students interested in promoting wellness to their peers and to the campus community.  Wellness Center Assistants will also assist in the daily operations and implementation of Wellness Center programming.  They will receive training in the multiple dimensions of wellness that may include but will not be limited to: nutrition, mental health, stress, alcohol and other drugs, body image, sexual health, sexual violence, financial wellness, and physical activity. JFNTMP

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Wellness Center by staffing Wellness Center reception desk, scheduling and checking-in appointments for massage chairs, relaxation pod, athletic training etc., assisting with Wellness Center programs, and cleaning.
• Serve as a Wellness Center representative on campus-based coalitions, committees, and health education initiatives
• Conduct outreach (in-person and/or virtual) for Wellness Center, which may include health education presentations, resource tables, virtual programs, and Saddle Up events.
• Serve as a health education resource and referral agent to promote campus and community resources and services
• Create materials and displays for the Wellness Center
• Assist with Wellness Center data collection and data entry
• Participate in Wellness Center and Campus Recreation team meetings and trainings
• Work as a team member of the Wellness Center and Campus Recreation Department.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:  Current UWYO student
 Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Microsoft Office or willingness to learn

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Motivation, Integrity

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for 2-3 work-related references.  
 
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. 
 
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/