Careers at RMU

Position Department: Counseling Center

Position School: Administration: No School

The RMU Campus Wellness Team is recruiting a graduate assistant (GA) to serve as a peer wellness educator. GA will work closely with the Campus Wellness team and Thrive Leaders (undergraduate peer wellness educators) to develop and implement holistic wellness education and outreach programming to the RMU community. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students interested in mental health/wellness, healthcare, and/or higher education to gain experience with wellness promotion practices in an on-campus setting. Additionally, this position provides an opportunity for building skills in leadership, student engagement, and community outreach. The ideal candidate needs to be a collaborative, student‐oriented, and reliable individual. The successful candidate will be on contract through the end of the 2025-2026 academic year and may be able to continue in their position following an annual performance review, as long as they are still enrolled in a graduate program at RMU.

20 hours per week in-office/staffing events:

• Assist Campus Wellness team in the development and implementation of wellness educational/outreach programming for the RMU community (ex: presentations, tabling, awareness and prevention events)

• Assist in planning and implementation of training the Thrive Leaders in August

• Assist in providing supervision and mentorship to Thrive Leaders

• Attend weekly staff meetings with Thrive Leaders

• Create content for and post to social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)

• Develop collaborative, working relationships with faculty, staff, campus partners, and community stakeholders 

• Other duties as assigned

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Robert Morris University

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong organizational, administrative, customer service, and leadership skills, including the ability to receive and delegate tasks

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Understanding of unique needs of diverse student populations and cultural sensitivity

• Demonstrated understanding of social media and ability to create high-quality content

• Be in good academic, financial, and disciplinary standing with the university prior to and throughout employment

• Be available for evening and weekend work, as needed

Academic Years Preferred: First Year Graduate Student or Greater

Wage: 

• Tuition benefit

• Additional benefits and incentives included

Wage Frequency: Per semester

Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: No

Average Number of Hours Per Week: 20

Days of the Week to Work: Various

Anticipated Time Frames to Work: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, occasionally after hours

Preferred Start Date: Jun 2, 2025

Anticipated End Date: May 15, 2026

Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No

Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

Additional Posting Information: None

Special Applicant Instructions: Please provide a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references upon application

Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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Students may apply to use their on-campus job for academic credit. This is incumbent upon the student completing the application process through the Career & Professional Development Center and receiving approval from the appropriate department head. Visit www.rmu.edu/why-rmu/campus-experience/cpdc/students for more information).