Outreach Coordinator Graduate Internship

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community.  In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

This is a grant funded internship tied to 563 hours of work compensated at the Minneapolis minimum wage rate. This individual is anticipated to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, however hours per week may vary depending on business need.

Summary of Position: The Residence Life Outreach Coordinator Graduate Assistant is responsible for supporting the well-being of residential students on campus. Working with Residence Life, the Center for Wellness and Counseling, the Dean of Students Office, and other campus, partners this position will help support wellness programming and training, market support resources, and aid in supporting students referred to the University’s Student Care Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with Auggie Well-Being key personnel and Augsburg’s Wellness Living and Learning Community to develop, coordinate, and expand sustainable mental wellness, suicide prevention, and substance use prevention outreach and engagement strategies across campus.
• Assist with Residence Life support and coordination of services for community members referred to CARE Team due to mental health and/or academic concerns.
• In collaboration with Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC) Director, coordinate CWC mental health events such as Sound Healing, Auggie Doggie Days, yoga, etc., and promote events using flyers, communication with community advisors, and social media.
• Develop and promote in collaboration with key grant personnel proposed educational seminars, educational materials, poster campaigns, Naloxone training, culturally relevant programming such as the Healing Fair, and student organization-led wellness-related programming.
• Create with CWC and disseminate educational and promotional materials to educate students, families, faculty, and staff on mental wellness, mental health challenges, suicide prevention, how to respond to a person in crisis, the dangers of substance use such as alcohol and Fentanyl, and available resources. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is an office.
• Sedentary work for long periods of time.
• Regular computer and phone use.
• Working irregular hours; night and weekend duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in one of the following Graduate Programs, Masters in Education, Social Work, Leadership, Counseling, or related field. (Candidates do not need to be enrolled at the time of application but will need to be accepted and enrolled by the start of the internship in order to be considered). 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency using MS Office software or comparable software applications.
• Previous experience with Student Life and/or Student Support Services programming in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize and organize workflow.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and be attentive to details.

Benefits 

• Optional on-campus housing.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: [email protected].