Wellness Center

Unavailable Position

Graduate Student Worker

This graduate student worker will support the Higher Education Mental Health Services Initiative by coordinating, implementing and overseeing Project Connect, a peer-led, evidence-based program that builds connection, community and targets loneliness and isolation on campus. This project is funded by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education.

• Part-time (10 hours per week)
• Compensation: stipend only ($17 per hour)
• Academic program preferred: psychology, counseling, social work, public health or related field

Start Date

January 8, 2024

Responsibilities

• Promoting Project Connect through campus outreach and digital media
• Recruiting student facilitators and participants through population level and targeted marketing
• Coordination of facilitator training and ongoing scheduling for Project Connect groups
• Provide ongoing supervision for student facilitators
• Manage program evaluation
• Other mental health promotion duties may be assigned as the need arises

Knowledge & Skills Needed

• Good communication skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Interest in student well-being and protective mental health strategies