Level UP: Photo Contest Project
Positions available: 1-2 students (estimated 160 hour project).Wellness and Psychological Services is seeking 1 student to support the development of a photo contest which is being developed in conjunction with the Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) and the United Way. This project involves creating and filming content for various social media platforms for the purpose of advertising a photo contest supporting a United Way campaign on the topic of mental health.The project entails, but is not limited to:Assisting in the creation of social media content for various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok)Learning and using online marketing tools and softwareFilming social media contentCreating videos for website and social media purposesCoordinating and managing campaign timelines, schedules and social media postsCreativity with a keen eye for visual communicationGraphic design or advertising experience (preferred, but not required)
Level UP: Research Assistant
Positions available: 1 student (estimated 80 hour project). Wellness and Psychological Services is seeking 1 student for a research assistant position. The research project focuses on the experiences of Canadian Post-Secondary Counsellors and is being conducted in conjunction with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). The research assistant will support research initiatives under the guidance of research faculty. The expected outcome would be to complete data collection for this mixed-methods project.The project entails, but is not limited to:Conducting administrative tasks related to the research project (e.g., emailing and collecting information from stakeholders)Transcription of focus group and individual interviewsEvaluating accuracy of transcripts from audio-recorded interviewsIn addition, the student would be expected to support in the development of the following projects:1) Recorded WebinarsSynthesizing content on mental health into powerpoint presentationsAudio-recording webinars using screen-cast-o-maticCreating engaging content to stimulate interest from university student audience2) Social Media LiteracyCompleting research on how to critically evaluate social mediaCreate deliverables such as: handouts, list of tips, social media posts on how to critically evaluate social media3) Graphic Design· Designing and updating existing mental health resources (e.g., community referral list, WPS handouts, and resources for students)· Creating aesthetically pleasing graphics that are engaging and stimulate interest from university students using Canva
Level UP: Recorded Webinars and Social Media Literacy Project
Positions available: 1-2 students (estimated 160 hour project). Individuals or teams of 2 are encouraged to apply.Wellness and Psychological Services is seeking 1-2 students to engage in a project that involves creating and recording webinars on various mental health topics (e.g., sleep, goal-setting). This position also involves conducting and synthesizing evidence-based research to create materials that teach students how to critically evaluate social media content on mental health.These projects entail, but are not limited to:1) Recorded WebinarsSynthesizing content on mental health into powerpoint presentationsAudio-recording webinars using screen-cast-o-maticCreating engaging content to stimulate interest from university student audience2) Social Media LiteracyCompleting research on how to critically evaluate social mediaCreating deliverables such as: handouts, list of tips, social media posts on how to critically evaluate social mediaDesigning engaging content for a university student audience
Level Up: Eco-grief Support Group Project
Positions available: 1-2 students (estimated 160 hour project). Individuals or teams of 2 are encouraged to apply.Wellness and Psychological Services is seeking 1-2 students to engage in a project that involves exploring the topic of eco-grief and the impact on the student population. This position involves conducting and synthesizing evidence-based research to create materials that teach students practical skills to manage their experiences of eco-grief.
Level UP: Graphic Designer
Positions available: 1 student (estimated 80 hour project)Wellness and Psychological Services (WPS) is seeking 1 student for a graphic designer position. This project involves adapting existing WPS content to facilitate interest, readability, and overall aesthetic improvement using Canva.The project entails, but is not limited to:· Designing and updating existing mental health resources (e.g., community referral list, handouts for students)· Creating aesthetically pleasing graphics that are engaging and stimulate interest from university students
Level Up: Ego-grief project
Positions available: 1-2 students (estimated 160 hour project). Individuals or teams of 2 are encouraged to apply.Wellness and Psychological Services is seeking 1-2 students to engage in a project that involves exploring the topic of eco-grief and the impact on the student population. This position involves conducting and synthesizing evidence-based research to create materials that teach students practical skills to manage their experiences of eco-grief.