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TITLEPeer On Wellness (POW)

DEPARTMENT Wellness & Prevention Services

REPORTS TOSophia Eisenhaure, seisenhaure@babson.edu

PAY RATE $15 per hour

THE OPPORTUNITY

PeersOnWellness (POWs) serve as undergraduate student leaders dedicated toprevention,education,andadvocatingtheBabson communityon topicssuch asalcohol and other drug use, gender-based violence, sexual health, and mental/emotional wellbeing. POWs are role models and resources to the undergraduate student population and ambassadors to Wellness & Prevention Services.

POWswillspend 3.5 hours per weekdoing POW related activitiesdemonstratingflexibility,adaptability,and creativitythrough various eventsand assignments. In addition, POWswill be able to function within a highly collaborative environment to providepreventioneducation, harm reduction strategies, and well-being programming.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as a confidential resource for students- making active referrals to onand off-campus resources and communicating with a supervisor about any concerns or potential risks.

• Attend the Mandatory New Student Orientation in August and January.

• Facilitate either Got Your BAC or Positive Consent workshops during fall and spring New Student Orientations.

• Attendingweekly staffand subcommittee meetings(Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm).

• Participate in weekly tabling opportunities outside the Mindfulness Room and various spots on campus regarding WPS and POWinitiatives.

• Plan, organize, and execute at least one event per semesterrelated to WPS'four pillars.

• Monthlycheck-inwithsupervisor.

• Serve on one POW subcommittee andassistother POW subcommittees with special projects and tasks when needed(subcommittee chairs must also attend a bi-weekly supervision meeting withtheirsupervisor).

• Successfully hang up monthly Stall Street Journals around campus.

• Assistin staffing Wellness & Prevention Services events such as Fresh Check Day, Sex in the Dark, Love YourselfWellnessFair, and CARE Month Events.

• Prompt professional responses to emails and WhatsApp messages.

• Present andfacilitateworkshops and programs for various audiences.

• Build relationships with fellow POWs, other student leaders, and professional staff.

• Be familiar withcollegepoliciesandbothon and off campuscommunity resources.

• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Babson Undergraduate Student

• Dedication and passion in promoting health, balance, and wellbeing through programming,educationand leadershipin order toelevate student wellness.

• Knowledge and comfortabilitydiscussing topicsofAlcohol and Other Drug use, Gender Based Misconduct, Sexual and Reproductive concerns, andMentalHealth.

• Supports andsteps upto positivelyimpactthe community's wellbeing and safety.

• Efficientlymanagesa high volume ofworkloadand commitments.

• Proactively advance equity outcomes.

• Demonstrates how to hold oneself and others accountable.

• Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.

• Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.

• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

• Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Occasionalnight/weekend work to support events may berequired

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

• Public speaking experience

• Ability to work with a team

• Budget management

• Time management

• Conduct & run meetings

• Peer-to-Peer communication

• Organizational skills