| Employer | University Health Services |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI | Remote |
| Type | Part time |
| Apply by | May 14, 2025 |
| More details | https://studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/508843/suicide-prevention-graduate-assistant-50-pa |
| Posted on | May 8, 2025 |
Description
Suicide prevention efforts at UHS involve population-level, strategic initiatives at UW-Madison. UHS works to strengthen campus practices and policies, reduce stigma, cultivate a campus environment with supportive conditions/protective factors, and build the capacity of all members of the campus community to support student mental health and prevent suicide.
1. Suicide Prevention Education and Mental Health Promotion
– Implement prevention and health promotion education programs on suicide prevention in conjunction with campus resources and community partners
– Support team’s development/deployment of education, training, and public health communication materials
– Support population-level primary prevention efforts of team (policy, systems, environmental strategies on campus)
2. Program Evaluation
– Plan ongoing assessment and evaluation of multiple universal prevention education initiatives, collect and analyze data, and report out on findings to internal and external partners
– Develop written reports and shareable program evaluation summaries
– Facilitate small group discussions and/or focus groups
3. General Prevention Support
– Attend internal and external meetings, webinars, and trainings
– Research and literature review on topics related to suicide prevention, bystander intervention, population health
– Represent Suicide Prevention team in collaborative projects across Prevention, UHS, campus, and/or in the community
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
– Experience with evaluation, data analysis, and report writing
– Must be a strong communicator, including writing and editing skills
– Able to work both independently and as part of a team
– Well-organized, flexible, and able to effectively manage time while working on multiple projects
– Commitment to suicide prevention and mental health promotion
Competitive candidates might also have:
– In-depth knowledge of evidence-based suicide prevention strategies
– Facilitation and presentation experience
– Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs
– Experience using Qualtrics, Box, Teams, Excel, Canvas, Rise360, and university-sponsored technologies
– Strong project management skills
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s Degree (Psychology, Social Work, Education, Population Health, Public Health or a related field preferred)
– Must be enrolled in a graduate or professional program at UW-Madison (minimum length of appointment September 2025-May 2026, with ability to start June 2025 if eligible)
Application Deadline – May 14, 2025.