Student Wellbeing Ambassador

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STU
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Student Employee

Student Wellbeing Ambassador

Upstate

USC Upstate College/Division

Department

$12 per hour

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part Time

10

Flexible hours up to 10 per week. Work as class schedule allows and as tabling, events, and one-on-ones are scheduled.

Student Employee

A Student Wellbeing Ambassador provides education and support to their peers on topics related to student wellbeing, including healthy boundaries and consent, physical and mental health, substance use and abuse, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, campus and community involvement, and student resources.

Responsibilities include:

• Become a NASPA-certified Peer Educator.
• Complete training on brief motivational interviewing.
• Help mentees navigate challenges, make decisions, and set goals.
• Enhance communication skills.
• Conduct proactive outreach to specific groups of students based on institutional data.
• Focus on 1-2 key wellness areas for specialized training within specific divisions such as Health Services, Spartan Rec Center, Counseling Services, CARE Team (financial literacy), and Connect & Protect Team (sexual and relational violence prevention).
• Plan and implement events, tabling, and educational programs.
• Help create a student experience that centers wellbeing into campus life.

Applicants must have:

• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to improving student wellbeing.
• Interest in learning more about wellness and wellbeing topics.
• Readiness to promote the Spartan Wellness Journey Model with peers, focusing on:
• Healthy Connectedness
• Healthy Relationships
• Healthy Routines
• Ability to be a Peer Ambassador for the  academic year.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Ability to work up to 10 hours a week.

• Number of Vacancies: 8
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  10/16/2024
• Job Open Date: 09/20/2024
• Job Close Date:
  Open Until Filled

This employment site is updated regularly. The recruitment and screening process may vary. If selected, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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