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General Assistantship (3080-2026)

Qualifications

Enrollment in a graduate program related to counseling, psychology, social work, public health, higher education, or related discipline; interest in behavioral health promotion, suicide prevention, student development, and wellness initiatives; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities Peer Educator Recruitment and Support: The Graduate Assistant will assist with recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and ongoing support of Certified Peer Educators. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining communication with peer educators, assisting with scheduling, and supporting implementation of peer-led activities. Mental Health Awareness and Outreach: The Graduate Assistant will assist with development and dissemination of educational materials, social media content, awareness campaigns, and mental health promotion initiatives. The position will support campus outreach efforts designed to increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and promote help-seeking behaviors. Training Coordination: The Graduate Assistant will assist with preparation and implementation of MHFA and CPE trainings, including participant communications, training materials preparation, attendance tracking, room logistics, and event support. Program Documentation and Administrative Support: The Graduate Assistant will maintain project records, prepare outreach materials, support event registration processes, and assist with implementation tracking and activity documentation.

Application Process

Required Documents
Resume or CV Cover Letter
Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email

 **All communications sent to the prospective employer should include the posting number for the position. 

 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting. 

Since each individual hiring unit manages their own hiring process, please contact the hiring unit if you have questions about this posting. 
Graduate Assistants are provided non-accruable paid sick leave as well as paid bereavement leave as described in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.
Notice:  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.