Graduate Professional Assistant of Well-Being

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and professional references to dkisiel1@gmu.edu. Use "Graduate Professional Assistant of Well-Being Application" as your subject line and in the email specify which of the positions you are applying for.

For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 1, 2026.

Remuneration:

The position will receive a stipend payment of $21,194.50. A tuition grant not to exceed $10,000 each semester will be applied to your student account. The position will be from August 10, 2026 to May 24, 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with campus-wide well-being programming, to include furthering the connections between access, compliance, and community initiatives.
• Assist in developing a calendar of well-being programs, activities, and initiatives for each semester in collaboration with various campus offices and departments and Mason Recreation staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Recreation Manager of Marketing and Communications and other offices to market and promote well-being programming and initiatives.
• Assist in updating and maintaining a collaborative file of well-being resources involving contributions from multiple departments and offices.
• Assist with Mason Recreation departmental events, committees, and initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with programming execution and workshop facilitation.
• Assist with staff development through trainings, and meeting facilitation.
• Assist with assessment and reporting on the progress of Mason Recreation Well-Being and departmental assessment.
• Collaborate with various departments on well-being related projects and programming
• Assist in advising wage staff on program planning to establish well-being components and strategies.
• Assist in mentorship and training of undergraduate student interns as they learn well-being fundamentals in a college environment.
• Serve on related committees to encourage campus well-being.
• Able to work some evening and weekend hours as required.
• Participate in the Graduate Staff Academy hosted by University Life.
• Participate as an active member of the departmental Student Experience Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Students must be admitted to a graduate degree program at George Mason University.
• Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• This position requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, and is eligible for renewal upon mutual agreement.
• Must be able to become CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified within 6 weeks of employment.
• Must have a positive outlook and be reliable, responsible, self-motivated, confident, sincere, flexible, dedicated, and considerate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including competency in Microsoft Office and other software programs.
• Must take initiative and utilize critical thinking skills to coordinate programs, initiatives, and consider multiple issues, needs, possibilities, etc.
• Must have an ability to maintain effective working relations with others from a variety of backgrounds.
• Must have the willingness and skill to co-facilitate small group workshops.
• Must exhibit exceptional professionalism and a strong work ethic.
• Must be available and accessible for the time commitment involved.
• Knowledge of a variety of topics and practices related to recreation, well-being, access, compliance, and community.
• Ability to work independently, follow-up on assignments, and take initiative on projects;
• Demonstrated ability to assist students on the continuum of holistic health and well-being.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must work well within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in programming.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics.