Undergraduate Positions - Hiring for Summer and Fall 2024!
From graphic designers, to event assistants, building managers, and front desk associates, Student Health and Wellness employs many students. Check back here throughout the semester to learn more as opportunities are available at SHW.
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SHWC Event Assistant: Student Health & Wellness is a service-oriented unit responsible for housing various programs and services such as Medical Services, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Retail Space, SDAC, CAPS, OHP, Gordie Center, Laboratory, Radiology, Kinesiology, Multi-purpose rooms, Teaching Kitchen, Living Room, Student Lounge, Reflection Rooms, Art Therapy Room, Group Therapy Rooms, Wellness Suite, and Collegiate Recovery Program. The student staff ensures the proper use of Student Health & Wellness, the safety and well-being of patrons, compliance with facility use, general monitoring of the building and grounds and upholding policies and procedures. Learn more and apply
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SHW Social Media Intern: Student Health and Wellness is seeking a motivated, resourceful, and tech-savvy student to serve as a social media marketing intern. The intern will work directly with the Assistant and Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to strategize, craft, and execute content for the @UVAHealthyHoos social media accounts. Learn more and apply
- Graphic Designer: Student Health and Wellness is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to design the Stall Seat Journals. The intern will work directly with the Assistant and Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to creatively design eight issues of the Stall Seat Journal on topics such as substance safety, body image, alcohol, sleep and more. Learn more and apply
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Teaching Kitchen Assistant: The Teaching Kitchen Assistant (TKA) helps keep cooking classes running smoothly, from prep to wrap-up. The TKA will work with the Senior Nutrition Educator, the TK Graduate Assistant, TK facilitators, and other TK student staff. This position provides experience in leadership, team building, budgeting, food safety, culinary, and production skills. SHW will provide orientation and training. Learn more and apply
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Teaching Kitchen Facilitator: The Teaching Kitchen Facilitator leads cooking classes, demonstrating culinary skills and working with TK Assistants to guide participants in cooking a meal. The TK Facilitator will work with the Senior Nutrition Educator, the TK Graduate Assistant, and TK Assistants. This position provides experience in leadership, team building, budgeting, food safety, culinary, and production skills. SHW will provide orientation and training. Learn more and apply
Peer Health Educators
The Peer Health Educators (PHEs) are a diverse group of UVA students trained to empower their peers to practice holistic health and well-being in a positive, supportive, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner.
Comprehensive training prepares the PHEs to facilitate dynamic outreach programs; to plan and implement evidence-informed awareness events; and to promote a healthy and inclusive culture at UVA.
art
The Art Room fosters healing and self-discovery through the transformative power of artistic expression. It is a safe and inclusive space where students, regardless of background or artistic ability, can explore their emotions, communicate without words, and embark on a journey of personal growth. The Art Room is intended to empower students to navigate life's challenges, promote mental wellbeing, and cultivate a sense of community and connection.
Makers Hours are open to all students on Mondays and Wednesdays to create their own art expression or engage with a guided intervention. No sign up is required to participate in Makers Hours, just drop by. Stay as long as you'd like, this time is for self-led exploration.
Music
The first floor of Student Health and Wellness now includes a beautiful Steinway Grand Piano. The piano was a generous gift from Ms. Coke Stewart in memory of her sister, Kay Stockwell.
Students can reserve the piano on 25Live if they'd wish to play at Student Health and Wellness. Students can find the piano by searching SHW-Piano or by clicking the link below.
Student Health Insurance Committee
The Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer oversee the student health insurance program. The Student Health Insurance Committee (SHIC) consists of faculty, students, and staff and serves as an advisory body to the Vice President. Each year, in consultation with the SHIC, the Vice President makes a recommendation to the University's senior leadership regarding the benefit structure and cost of the student health insurance plan for the upcoming plan year. Members of SHIC meet 3-4 times per year to discuss the student health insurance plan and provides input regarding any benefit modifications for each plan year.
Student Health Advisory Committee
The Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) is always looking for students to serve on their Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). The committee represents the entire student population and interacts with other students groups on Grounds. The SHAC meets 3 times a semester, Wednesdays at 5:30pm. We’re looking for students that come from a variety of backgrounds to represent the diverse UVA student population. The SHAC helps SHW leadership navigate topics such as health programming, building design expansion to enhance wellbeing, and prioritization of Departmental service expansion(s). If you think you would be a good addition to the SHAC, reach out to Meredith Hayden.
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Opportunities with Medical Services
Medical Services provides training opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in health care, consisting of the following:
- nursing students
- nurse practitioner students
- residents in the primary care fields of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Pediatrics
Medical Services also offers training via a 10 month medical scribe program. This position is ideal for students pursuing health careers who are taking a gap year between undergraduate and graduate education.
Opportunities with Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS provides training opportunities for mental health pre-professionals, consisting of the following:
- American Psychological Association-accredited doctoral psychology interns
- Advanced Doctoral Practicum in Psychology
- 4th Year Psychiatry Resident Elective