Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STU00033PO24 Job Title Student Employee Internal Title Student Wellbeing Ambassador Campus Upstate College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Student Affairs Administration Advertised Salary $12 per hour Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per week 10 Work Schedule
Flexible hours up to 10 per week. Work as class schedule allows and as tabling, events, and one-on-ones are scheduled.
Job Search Category Student Employee
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
A Student Wellbeing Ambassador provides education and support to their peers on specific topics related to student wellbeing, including, healthy boundaries and consent, physical and mental health, substance use and abuse, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, campus and community involvement, and student resources. As a Wellbeing Ambassador, you will:
Become a NASPA-certified Peer Educator.
Complete training on brief motivational interviewing.
Help mentees navigate challenges, make decisions, and set goals.
Enhance communication skills.
Conduct proactive outreach to specific groups of students based on institutional data
Focus on 1-2 key wellness areas for specialized training within specific assigned division. Potential assigned divisions include Health Services, Spartan Rec Center, Counseling Services, CARE Team (financial literacy), and Connect & Protect Team (sexual and relational violence prevention).
Plan and implement events, tabling, and educational programs.
Help create a student experience that centers wellbeing into campus life.
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to improving student wellbeing.
Interest in learning more about wellness and wellbeing topics.
Readiness to promote the Spartan Wellness Journey Model with peers:
- Healthy Connectedness
- Healthy Relationships
- Healthy Routines
Ability to be a Peer Ambassador for the 2024-2025 academic year.
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Ability to work up to 10 hours a week.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 8 Desired Start Date 10/16/2024 Job Open Date 09/20/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/176069 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.