Student Wellness Ambassador (Student/Work Study)

University of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan, UM-Flint campus, is hiring Student Wellness Ambassadors to foster a culture of holistic well-being. Ambassadors will work with the Wolverine Well-being Educator to promote healthy lifestyle choices and support fellow students.

Ideal candidates are students passionate about health and wellness and eager to make a positive impact on campus. Ambassadors will receive training in peer education and will be involved in promoting wellness through outreach, event planning,

Qualifications

• UM-Flint undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Complete training requirement to serve as a peer educator
• Assist the Wolverine Well-being Educator in developing and delivering presentations, workshops and tabling events on various wellness related topics (e.g. nutrition, sleep hygiene, mental health, sexual health, substance abuse prevention, financial wellness, social connectedness)
• Assist with development and distribution of health promotion materials (e.g. flyers, social media content, digital campaigns)
• Actively participate in campus-wide events (e.g. Week of Wellness, Resource fairs, Orientation) to promote wellness initiatives
• Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners to support programs and events
• Effectively communicate information about campus and community wellness resources
• Assist students in navigating and accessing appropriate support services
• Support the evaluation of wellness programs by gathering student feedback and contributing to ongoing improvement efforts
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to well-being and contribute to fostering a campus culture of wellness

Job description

Job Summary

Student Health and Well-being is hiring students to serve as Student Wellness Ambassadors to help foster a culture of holistic well-being at UM-Flint. Working closely with the Wolverine Well-being Educator, Ambassadors will serve as peer educators committed to promoting positive lifestyle choices and supporting the well-being of their fellow students.

Job Summary

Student Health and Well-being is hiring students to serve as Student Wellness Ambassadors to help foster a culture of holistic well-being at UM-Flint. Working closely with the Wolverine Well-being Educator, Ambassadors will serve as peer educators committed to promoting positive lifestyle choices and supporting the well-being of their fellow students.
Ideal candidates are students passionate about health and wellness and eager to make a positive impact on campus. Ambassadors will receive training in peer education and will be involved in promoting wellness through outreach, event planning, collaboration with campus and community partners, and connecting students to appropriate support resources.

Responsibilities*

• Complete training requirement to serve as a peer educator
• Assist the Wolverine Well-being Educator in developing and delivering presentations, workshops and tabling events on various wellness related topics (e.g. nutrition, sleep hygiene, mental health, sexual health, substance abuse prevention, financial wellness, social connectedness)
• Assist with development and distribution of health promotion materials (e.g. flyers, social media content, digital campaigns)
• Actively participate in campus-wide events (e.g. Week of Wellness, Resource fairs, Orientation) to promote wellness initiatives
• Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners to support programs and events
• Effectively communicate information about campus and community wellness resources
• Assist students in navigating and accessing appropriate support services
• Support the evaluation of wellness programs by gathering student feedback and contributing to ongoing improvement efforts
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to well-being and contribute to fostering a campus culture of wellness

Required Qualifications*

• UM-Flint undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Temp Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.