West Chester University Office of Wellness Promotion ● Commonwealth Hall ● 715 S. New St ● West Chester, PA 19383 ● 610-436-0732 ● wcupa.edu/wellness
Office of Wellness Promotion
Graduate Assistant
Student Health Services Mission
Student Health Services strives to create an acute and preventive care environment that supports an
optimal level of health for all students so they may develop personally and succeed academically.
Student Health Services accomplishes this mission by providing:
o Primary health care that is high quality, prompt, ethical, affordable, confidential and accessible
o Wellness Promotion services that are multi-dimensional, and evidence informed. These
services address the needs of the diverse student population.
Additionally, Student Health Services serves as a resource for the university community in its mission
and initiatives to promote quality of life and healthy development.
Position Description
As an active member of the Wellness Promotion Staff, the graduate assistant will participate in the
development and implementation of wellness education programs for the students on the campus of
West Chester University. Under the guidance of the Wellness Promotion Director, the primary
responsibility of the graduate assistant is the supervision and development of the undergraduate
Wellness Ambassadors. The graduate assistant works with the student workers on a day to day
basis, guiding their development of wellness education initiatives. The graduate assistant will also be
responsible for the development and implementation of programs. Some evening hours will be
required. This position offers a practical learning opportunity in areas such as: supervising
paraprofessional employees, program development and implementation, and assessment
Preferred qualifications
Strong reading, writing, and verbal skills
Effective customer relations and communication skills
Dependability, punctuality, honesty, and integrity
Ability to prioritize work, manage time, and multi-task appropriately
Ability to work independently
Supervisory experience
Knowledge of health and wellness preferred
Technology skills: Microsoft office programs, social networking sites.
This is a full-time graduate assistant position (20 hours per week) for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested applicants should send a cover letter,
