Student Assistant: Mental Health and Wellness Program and Outreach Assistant

• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with student-facing campus departments
• Designs and implements/disseminates training materials to staff, faculty, and student groups regarding student emotional health and wellness, with a focus on suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention
• Collaborates with clinical staff to design psychoeducational groups, workshops, events, etc. for students, related to emotional health and wellness, and crisis prevention
• Coordinates logistics of YU Counseling events, including room reservations, acquisition of materials needed for events, set up and clean up before and after events, and other tasks as needed to ensure that events run smoothly
• Facilitates marketing of YU Counseling events, including managing social media pages, creating and disseminating virtual content and posters, tabling, attending student-facing campus events, speaking to groups of students, faculty, and/or staff, and other marketing activities as appropriate
• Assists the office in its internal assessment of its services and effectiveness
• Supports clinical staff in developing and implementing new student orientation programs and student leader training opportunities
• Occasionally is prepared to assist with office coverage in the absence of the Office Manager, answering telephone inquiries, scheduling appointments, completing student intakes, greeting students in crisis, and following through with other assigned tasks as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Beginner-level experience working with students struggling with mental health concerns
• Experience organizing outreach events in a school, camp, or similar setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some clinical experience working with individuals seeking mental health assistance
• Comfort with supporting and interfacing with students in emotional distress

• Motivation and passion for educating, reducing stigma, and collaborating on mental health issues
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to follow through on details related to programming and outreach
• Initiative and ability to work independently to complete tasks effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Curiosity and creativity in psychoeducation, with a forward-looking vision for a student counseling center

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.