Holistic Coordinator Graduate Assistant
- Staff, part-time with limited benefits (20-31 hours per week)
Title: Holistic Coordinator Graduate Assistant
Position Number: SSAGA1
Unit/Department: Student Affairs
FTE: 50%
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate
Department Summary:
The Division of Student Affairs at Drake University is responsible for supporting students outside the classroom and helping create a meaningful, engaging, and successful college experience. The division works to complement Drake's academic mission by fostering personal growth, leadership development, integrity, responsibility, well-being, and community engagement.
Student Affairs oversees many of the programs and services that shape campus life, including:
Student Inclusion, Involvement, and Leadership
Student organizations and campus programming
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Student Senate and student governance
Residence Life and housing
Recreational Services and wellness programs
Student Health Services
Counseling Services
Community Standards and student conduct
Title IX support and compliance
The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute
Student support, conflict resolution, and crisis response through the Dean of Students Office
Job Summary:
Provide supportive and caring outreach to students who need direct resources and campus support for various needs including but not limited to mental health, housing, food, financial aid or other identified needs.
Update Concern Center to ensure a comprehensive database of resources for students, staff and faculty.
Create and implement a marketing schedule for TimelyCare.
Support the Holistic Wellness Committee by attending meetings, assisting with the coordination and marketing of initiatives and events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled graduate student studying in the areas of psychology, sociology, or counseling.
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled graduate student studying in the areas of psychology, sociology, or counseling.
Job Duties:
- 30% - Create and implement a marketing schedule for TimelyCare.
- 30% - Update Concern Center to ensure a comprehensive database of resources for students, staff and faculty.
- 20% - Provide supportive and caring outreach to students who need direct resources and campus support for various needs including but not limited to mental health, housing, food, financial aid or other identified needs.
- 20% - Support the Holistic Wellness Committee by attending meetings, assisting with the coordination and marketing of initiatives and events.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email lynne.cornelius@drake.edu .
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
