Health & Wellness Student Assistant -- Fall 2026/Spring 2027

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Health & Wellness Student Assistant works with the GSC Well-Being Liaison (located in HR) to support wellness programming for the faculty and staff of GSC.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist office visitors.
• Provide support for various HR/Wellness projects.
• Create marketing materials for wellness events.
• Assist with maintenance of virtual and physical records.
• Update the wellness intranet and website.
• Administrative tasks such as filing and organizing.
• Assist with HR/Wellness events and activities.

Duties may include working with the GSC Well-Being Liaison to

• Develop and administer a wellness needs assessment for faculty & staff.
• Develop wellness programming for faculty and staff based on the needs assessment.
• Create and administer tools to measure the success of wellness programming.
• Coordinate resources with community vendors and facilitators.
• Develop techniques for connecting faculty and staff to these resources.
• Assist with organizing and hosting the Fall Benefits Fair and Spring Wellness Fair.
• Market wellness programming to increase faculty and staff participation.

Required Qualifications

• Current student at Gordon State College.

• Successful completion of at least 6 credit hours.

• GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours.
• Pursuing a degree in Health & Wellness, Health and Physical Education or a related health field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skill in organizing multiple projects and maintaining detailed records.

Skill in handling confidential information.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Ability to work independently and in a group setting.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

Pay rate - $13.00/hr.

Position is 7 to10 hours per week.