Student Wellness Mentor: Campus Resources & Outreach

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman College in Chicago is seeking Student Mentors to support the Wellness Center, helping students access mental health resources and basic needs services. Mentors will liaise with wellness staff, promote mental health awareness, and contribute to events and educational content across campus.

Mentors receive training, participate in events, support virtual and on-campus activities, and may create materials and publish social media content to advance a campus-wide cultural shift on mental

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Active enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours.
• Pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester).

Responsibilities

• Completes mandatory Student Mentor orientation on wellness topics, resources, and mental health awareness.
• Engage with peers to raise awareness of college resources and community resources.
• Completes administrative and support tasks for Wellness Center programming.
• Engages in ongoing training and professional development on mental health services and disparities.
• Supports outreach by developing materials, posting on social media, and coordinating Wellness Center events.
• Attends monthly meetings with Wellness Center staff and other offices as needed.
• Advocates for mental health on campus and works to reduce stigma.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Computer skills

Study techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Truman College in Chicago is seeking Student Mentors to support the Wellness Center, helping students access mental health resources and basic needs services. Mentors will liaise with wellness staff, promote mental health awareness, and contribute to events and educational content across campus.

Mentors receive training, participate in events, support virtual and on-campus activities, and may create materials and publish social media content to advance a campus-wide cultural shift on mental