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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD)
Graduate Assistant
The ATOD Graduate Assistant coordinates ATOD-related projects and provides direct assistance to the
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) Health Education Specialist, who directly supervises this
position.
Duties
1. Promotes and advocates for alcohol, tobacco, and drug risk reduction through
campaigns, social norms marketing, projects and programming events. Some basic
program evaluation may be required.
2. Coordinates and leads large and small ATOD awareness events such as Great American
Smokeout, Substance Abuse Prevention Week, Safer Spring Break, etc.
3. Facilitates wellness programs focused on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs. Some
evenings and weekends required.
4. Provides assistance to the Center for Wellness Promotion (CWP) through a variety of
tasks, including, but not limited to: typing, organizing, creating marketing materials,
delivering presentations to student organizations, academic courses, Greek
Life/Residence Halls, outreach and tabling activities, pamphlet tracking and stocking,
data collection and entry, program/event planning, bulletin boards, etc.
5. Mentors CWP interns and undergraduate assistants
6. Partners with CWP staff members, graphic designer and Wellness Ambassadors for
ATOD related campus outreach events.
7. Keep a weekly activity log and a monthly log of accomplishments, including events,
wellness programs and media campaigns, as the year progresses.
8. Other duties as assigned
Additional Opportunities
The ATOD Graduate Assistant may have additional opportunities to:
1. Participate in the campus and community AOD coalitions/committees
2. Attend professional development and networking opportunities
3. Review and apply information on college health promotion theory and evidence-based
ATOD prevention strategies
Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Adhere to all departmental and University policies and procedures
Interest and enthusiasm for college health promotion, ATOD, and student leadership
development
Familiarity with Microsoft applications, SPSS skill-sets preferred; interest in working with
data and assessment efforts
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Maintain office hours reflective of current departmental needs.
Able to work independently and autonomously
Demonstrates creativity, initiative-taking and flexibility
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with an openness to
learning
Ability and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.
Fulfill the duties outlined in the position job description, and meet reasonable verbal
and written expectations given by the supervisor and CWP staff
Work with direct supervisor to develop a schedule for each semester. Request changes
to the schedule, as well as any leave requests, to your supervisor at least one week prior
to the proposed change
Refrain from working on other responsibilities (homework, personal e-mail, other jobs
you may have) during your work hours
Qualifications
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Must be a full-time graduate student enrolled at UNC Charlotte with a minimum
Undergraduate GPA of 2.8. All disciplines will be considered, though Public Health,
Health Administration or Health Communications are most relevant and preferred
Previous experience in ATOD prevention, peer education, student leadership training or
with college health promotion is preferred, but not required
Applicants must be free from illegal drug use, and be a mature and responsible person.
Though not required, the CWP prefers applicants to be 1st year graduate students who
would be open to a 2 year graduate assistantship, contingent upon satisfactory review
process (conducted every semester/year)
Hours and Compensation
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This Graduate Assistantship is a 20-hour per week position at $7,920 for 34 weeks
(equates to $11.50 an hour)
The CWP requires all Graduate Assistantships to complete a paid week-long orientation
and training the week prior to classes starting (M-F, 8am-5pm each day). Pay for this
training is in addition to the assistantship stipend listed above
This position often requires the ability to work independently, with occasional nights
and weekends
Application Procedure and Interview Process
Please complete the Online Application on the Center for Wellness Promotion website (in the
Student Opportunities tab on the left column; https://wellness.uncc.edu/webform/graduateassistantship-and-undergraduate-student-employee-application), where you will upload your
Cover letter, Resume (include GPA and course highlights), 2 Professional Letters of
Recommendation and any supporting documents you care to include (e.g., examples of work
completed, writing sample, fliers and PowerPoints created, etc.).
If selected for interview, the process is as follows:
1. A face-to-face or Skype interview
2. Invitation to do a health/wellness presentation to CWP staff and campus partners.
Questions
Please call the Center for Wellness Promotion at 704-687-7407 for if you have questions or if
you would like additional information. Information about the CWP is also available on our
website at www.wellness.uncc.edu. We appreciate your interest!