Graduate Assistant - UREC - Wellness - Wellness and Health Promotion Support

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Assistant for Wellness will assist the Assistant Director of Wellness with the day-to-day responsibilities of the wellness coaching program for UARK Wellness. Responsibilities include supervision of Peer Wellness Coaches, including bi-weekly one-on-one supervision meetings; assisting with development and facilitation of Peer Wellness Coach training; and the management of wellness coaching requests, documentation, and data tracking. Additionally, the Wellness Graduate Assistant will lead the planning and promotion of monthly Wellness Lunch & Learns for UARK faculty, staff, and graduate students by recruiting speakers to present on relevant wellness topics, promoting Lunch & Learns to appropriate audiences, and managing administrative tasks related to the Wellness Lunch & Learns. 


Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. 


This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Communication, Professionalism, Leadership and Critical Thinking.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average

Admission to a graduate degree program of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited institution of higher education, or currently completing a bachelor’s degree preferably in Public Health, Health Promotion, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Communications, or a related field of study

Certified health and wellness coach

Experience with health promotion/wellness programming, events and/or coaching

Previous leadership and/or supervision experience 

Physical Activities Associated with this Position:

The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

Light Work | If the use of force is greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Hearing, talking- Constantly

Standing- Frequently

Crouching, feeling, manipulating items with fingers, grasping, kneeling, pushing, repetitive motion, sitting, walking- Occasionally

Visual Acuity:

Employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

Compensation & Benefits:

Wage Rate: $14,445

Hours and Schedule:

The position is designed to be a 20 hours per week in person commitment.

Weekly work hours vary and may include morning, evening, and weekend.

Employment Timeline:

This position hires on an as needed basis.

This position is eligible for up to 2 years of continuous employment upon satisfactory performance and continued academic enrollment.

Supervision:

Sarah Werner, Assistant Director for Wellness

Professionalism | Communication | Leadership | Critical Thinking

Ability Act with Integrity: Act with integrity in the workplace by being trustworthy, accountable, respectful of colleagues and stakeholders, and finding ways to align and navigate personal ethics in with workplace

Ability to Use Oral Communication: Ability to effectively convey information and meaning through speech, that is, easy to understand, engaging and employs proper tone.

Ability to Inspire, Persuade, & Motivate: Ability to use emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills through acknowledging others’ needs, contributions, thoughts, and feelings with the goal of guiding and motivating others and improving the team’s functioning and success

Ability to Gather & Analyze Data: Ability to locate and collect information, thoughtfully and thoroughly evaluate the quality of the information and consider a multitude of options to develop credible solutions.

Application Instructions and Required Document:

Resume

Cover Letter

List of three professional references

Application documents must be submitted in Workday

Application deadline: February 6, 2026

Salary Information:

$14,445

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Sarah Werner, Assistant Director for Wellness, sdwerner@uark.edu