Lewis & Clark College
Graduate Assistant, Health Promotion & Wellness
Lewis & Clark College - Portland, OR, United States
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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY?
Welcome! We're excited that you're interested in applying for a position at Lewis & Clark College. Before you get started, here are a few important things to keep in mind:
Michelle Callahan
WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?
Health Promotion
WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?
2025-05-01
PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY
RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY:
Ability to honor and effectively engage students from all identities, particularly individuals from historically marginalized populations.
SCHEDULE:
Approximately 18 hours/week. Monday - Friday, mostly business hours, some evenings and weekends required.
RATE OF PAY:
$20.00 per hour
WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:
Not required
PREFERRED:
Social Media Experience
Experience using Canva and/or other graphic design tools
Experience using Universal Design for Learning principles
Oregon Confidential Advocate certification
HOW TO APPLY:
Resume uploaded
Cover letter uploaded (select the "Upload" button to provide more than 1 document for review)
At least 2 professional references
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.
(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance)
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
Welcome! We're excited that you're interested in applying for a position at Lewis & Clark College. Before you get started, here are a few important things to keep in mind:
- Returning Applicants: If you've previously been hired for a position at Lewis & Clark College, we'd love to see you back! Please close this window and log into your Workday account using your LC credentials. You can easily apply through the Talent and Performance icon on your home page.
- New Applicants: If you're applying for the first time, we encourage you to prepare your resume and gather your I-9 documents in advance. This will help streamline your application and hiring process! For more information and resources, please visit our Student Employment Resources.
Michelle Callahan
WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?
Health Promotion
WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?
2025-05-01
PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Enrollment in one of the following Graduate degree programs at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling: Professional Mental Health Counseling (with or without Addictions Specialization); Marriage, Couple, & Family Therapy; School Counseling; or Student Affairs Administration.
- Experience and/or training in health promotion, public health, education and/or prevention fields.
- Evidence of sustained pursuit of knowledge and/or experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Experience and/or training in substance abuse prevention utilizing a harm reduction approach.
- Experience and/or training in sexual violence prevention/harm reduction strategies utilizing a consent-based framework.
- Evidence of readiness to provide an approachable and empathic space to assist students when discussing sensitive topics (e.g. advocacy support for those impacted by interpersonal violence; screening and referral for students considering impact of substance use/misuse, discussion of sexual consent and sexual preferences).
- Experience and/or training in the facilitation of models of behavior change.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to think critically, problem solve, and make decisions in alignment with Health Promotion Office values.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize projects and events.
- Support the mission, vision, and values of the Student Life Division and its expression in promoting lifelong wellness.
- Collaborate and assist with facilitating alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use/abuse interventions and other health promotion programs with individual students and groups.
- Collaborate and assist with facilitating and supporting sexual health, consent, and anti-violence programming for undergraduate student facilitators, and other populations.
- Serve as a Confidential Advocate, providing supportive confidential services to students (state certification training provided)
- Facilitate ongoing training and development of programs for relevant student leaders, staff, and faculty.
- Assist in the evaluation of health promotion programs.
- Assist with the development and dissemination of health communications, including written documents, brochures, social media, and website updates.
- Complete additional projects of interest, as time allows, and related to Health Promotion, Wellness Services, and the mission of the College.
- Collaborate with the Director to develop and assess learning outcomes and employ pedagogical strategies that reflect best practices in prevention programming; work closely with appropriate faculty, staff, and students to ensure their success.
- Meet regularly with the Director for Health Promotion.
- Work collaboratively with other Wellness Services, Student Life, and College personnel as needed
- Maintain documentation of professional contacts in the electronic health records system.
- Ability to maintain adherence to federal regulations on student information confidentiality.
- Conduct other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY:
Ability to honor and effectively engage students from all identities, particularly individuals from historically marginalized populations.
SCHEDULE:
Approximately 18 hours/week. Monday - Friday, mostly business hours, some evenings and weekends required.
RATE OF PAY:
$20.00 per hour
WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:
Not required
PREFERRED:
Social Media Experience
Experience using Canva and/or other graphic design tools
Experience using Universal Design for Learning principles
Oregon Confidential Advocate certification
HOW TO APPLY:
Resume uploaded
Cover letter uploaded (select the "Upload" button to provide more than 1 document for review)
At least 2 professional references
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.
(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance)
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.