Campus Wellness Advocate & Programs Lead

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI is seeking a Wellness Ambassador to promote health and well-being among students, faculty, and staff. The role involves in-person engagement, event coordination, and digital outreach to encourage participation in wellness programs.

The position emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and leadership in planning activities. It is a casual/temporary 19-hour per week role starting 08/24/2026, with on-site responsibilities at OU's campus in Rochester.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to healthy living and personal wellness.
• Able to manage time and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with stakeholders.
• Strong leadership to motivate and guide projects to completion.
• Shows meticulous attention to accuracy and process improvements.
• Maintains professionalism in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly in-person office hours to connect with team members.
• Coordinate with campus partners to promote wellness programs.
• Research and benchmark to create engaging, supportive programs.
• Participate in program brainstorming sessions and planning.
• Raise awareness of health topics via presentations, events, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with teammates to support program prep and execution.
• Assist in program planning and independently complete assigned projects.
• Seek opportunities to collaborate across departments and student groups.
• Provide care according to the Emergency Action Plan when needed.

Skills

Healthy living

Independent work

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

Oakland University in Rochester, MI is seeking a Wellness Ambassador to promote health and well-being among students, faculty, and staff. The role involves in-person engagement, event coordination, and digital outreach to encourage participation in wellness programs.

The position emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and leadership in planning activities. It is a casual/temporary 19-hour per week role starting 08/24/2026, with on-site responsibilities at OU's campus in Rochester.