Student Wellness Advocate

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman College seeks Student Mentors for the Wellness Center to connect students with mental health resources and community supports. Mentors guide peers to services, act as liaisons for wellness staff, and help develop educational content.

Mentors receive training, support campus events, and may create social media content. Applicants must be CCC students enrolled in at least 6 credits and eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending City Colleges of Chicago institutions and enrolled in at least 6 semester hours.
• Must pursue an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA; waivers apply for first-semester students.
• Good standing with no academic restrictions and not a CCC employee.

Responsibilities

• Completes mandatory orientation on wellness topics and resources.
• Engages with peers to raise awareness of college and community resources.
• Performs administrative tasks to support Wellness Center programming.
• Participates in ongoing training to understand mental health services and disparities.
• Develops materials, posts on social media, and coordinates Wellness Center events.
• Attends monthly meetings with Wellness Center staff and other offices.
• Advocates for mental health and works to reduce stigma on campus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Study techniques

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Truman College seeks Student Mentors for the Wellness Center to connect students with mental health resources and community supports. Mentors guide peers to services, act as liaisons for wellness staff, and help develop educational content.

Mentors receive training, support campus events, and may create social media content. Applicants must be CCC students enrolled in at least 6 credits and eligible to work in the U.S.