AY Wellness Center Assistant Team Lead Peer Educator (WS-ST2)
About The Position
An Assistant Team Lead Peer Educator leads one of the 4 teams and promotes awareness and education on balanced lifestyle choices to St. Olaf College students through monthly presentations and outreach events. An Assistant Team Lead Peer Educator aids in training new Peer Educators and holds office hours. An Assistant Team Lead Peer Educator takes the initiative to create bonding opportunities for their team and to also collaborate with offices on campus and other student organizations to plan health and wellness programs that are most relevant to the St. Olaf student body. In general, Assistant Team Leads work approximately five-six hours a week for the Wellness Center. These five-six hours typically include the following: Office Hours- Work in the Wellness Center office for two one-hour shifts a week and pick up shifts as needed. Weekly Meeting- Attend and contribute to the mandatory weekly staff meeting on Thursdays from 11 am-12:30 pm. Peer One-on-One Meetings- At the request of students, provide peer one-on-one support on topics related to the 9 areas of wellness. Check-In Meetings- Meet individually with the Associate Director for Wellness and Health Promotions twice a semester. Wellness Events/Presentations- Facilitate one to two educational programs a month for the campus community. Program Requests- When available, sign up to present to a group on campus who has requested a specific program from the Wellness Center. Biweekly & Monthly Bonding- Organize bi-weekly bonding for your specific team. Attend mandatory team bonding events, 3-4 times a semester and help to create positive team relationships.
Requirements
- At least one semester of experience as a Wellness Center Peer Educator or equivalent experience is required.
- Willingness to continually develop knowledge related to all areas of wellness.
- Desire to work on a team and independently at times.
- Present with genuine sensitivity and concern for others as individuals, as well as a personal and professional commitment that goes beyond outlined responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good academic and disciplinary standing with the college.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to applicants who will be on campus for both the fall and spring semesters (this does not include Interim).
Responsibilities
- Create and present one to two 1-hour educational programs every month related to their wellness team.
- Aid in developing professional development opportunities for PEs, attend training opportunities provided by the Associate Director for Wellness & Health Promotions, and encourage peers to actively participate in professional development.
- Provide one-on-one support to help students who have questions or need guidance while at St. Olaf, typically during office hours.
- Serve as mentors and teachers in the community, abiding by all College policies and making balanced and informed decisions.
- Submit weekly reports, monthly session reports, and peer support reports.
- Assist the Wellness Center with any duties or tasks related to effective office management such as distributing toilet talks, hanging posters, etc.
- Complete other projects or duties for the Wellness Center as assigned, such as creating social media content, transferring a presentation into a toilet talk, tabling at specific events on campus, and helping to facilitate the PAW Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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