Student Assistant, Tops Peer Influencer

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tri-C Tops Peer Influencers role at Cuyahoga Community College places student leaders in a position to promote health and well-being among peers. Trained and NASPA-certified, they guide peers to resources while facilitating engaging activities that support holistic wellness, without providing medical or mental health counseling.

Responsibilities include completing required trainings, maintaining a campus presence, managing social media, and assisting with health programs, events, and

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Tri-C student with a 2.50 GPA or higher.
• Interest in wellness education and prevention programming.
• Positive, energetic, and professional demeanor.
• Strong communication, presentation and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete 12-hour CPE Training and 2-hour QPR Suicide Prevention Training (paid).
• Serve as a campus resource and referral point for peers.
• Maintain a social media presence to share educational content.
• Participate in the Tri-C Help Is Here weekly committee meetings.
• Plan and execute health and wellness programs and events.
• Promote events and programs through multiple channels.
• Create promotional health-related video content for HIH platforms.
• Present health and wellness resources at campus events and classes.
• Plan weekly Wellness Wednesdays and tabling activities.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Customer service

Independent work

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Tri-C student enrollment

Job description

Department: Counseling
Location: Metropolitan Campus
Reports To: Manager, Counseling
Recruitment Type: Internal
Requisition ID: req7444
Employment Type: Student
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: Typical Work Schedule: Hours approximately 4 hours per week, with additional hours for training and meetings - Academic Year; Position is for fall and spring semesters, pending performance reviews - Availability: Must attend all scheduled trainings and meetings adhering to school breaks and closures.
Number of Openings: 0

Job Description

Summary

Role Overview: Tops Peer Influencers are dedicated student leaders committed to promoting health and well-being among their peers at Tri-C. These student leaders, trained and certified through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) Certified Peer Educator (CPE) program, play a crucial role in guiding students towards resources and support while facilitating activities that enhance health awareness and holistic well‑being. The role emphasizes leadership, education, and positive impact, but does not involve providing medical or mental health counseling.

Key Responsibilities

• Training: Complete 12-hour CPE Training and 2-hour QPR Suicide Prevention Training (paid trainings).
• Peer Support: Maintain a presence on campus, serving as a resource and referral point for peers.
• Social Media: Manage a social media presence to share educational content and direct students to resources.
• Committee Involvement: Participate in the Tri-C Help Is Here weekly “Tops Peer Influencer Committee” meetings to debrief and plan programming and messages, assist with material review and present gathered student feedback.
• Programming & Initiatives: Help plan and execute health and wellness programs and events, including Student Involvement Fairs, Success Week, and Wellness Fest.
• Advertising: Support the promotion of events and programs through various means.
• Video Production: Assist in creating promotional health-related video content for the HIH website, App, and other platforms.
• Presentation Delivery: Present on health and wellness resources and topics at various campus events, student groups, and academic classes.
• Wellness Wednesdays & Tabling: Plan and implement weekly health and wellness events to engage the Tri-C community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently registered and enrolled as a Tri‑C student with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
• Interest in wellness education and prevention programming.
• Good academic and behavioral standing with the College.
• Positive, energetic, and professional demeanor.
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to model appropriate behavior, present oneself professionally, maintain confidentiality, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment and aligning with Tri‑C’s mission and values.
• Preferred: Interest or experience in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Healthcare, Education, or related fields.

Special Note

Target Salary $14.56
If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.