Success Scholars Wellness Ambassador - Middlesex Community College at Middlesex Community College in Bedford, Massachusetts

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Middlesex Community College


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Location: Bedford, MA Category: Student Posted On: Wed Dec 18 2024 Job Description:

Title: Success Scholars Wellness Ambassador

Unit: Student Employment

Department: Success

Reports to: Coordinator of Wellness Education

Date: December 18, 2024

General Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide basic wellness information to fellow students and facilitate conversations. Wellness Ambassadors will help create a warm, welcoming environment in the WRC and SSP. Wellness Ambassadors will receive Peer Mentor training from SSP as well as specialized training from WRC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Giving short presentations to peers in classrooms or small group settings
• Having 1-on-1 or small group conversations
• Tabling to provide information about wellness resources on campus and to promote the SSP
• Helping with events
• Gathering student feedback on existing and future programs

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at MCC and in good academic and student conduct standing
• Must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or show academic progress
• Demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Ability to relate to students with various academic levels and needs
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Good organizational, communication, and basic computer skills
• Previous experience or high comfort with public speaking
• Ability to work autonomously
• Comfortable talking about all aspects of wellness

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $17 per hour in accordance with the College's Part-Time Wage Schedule

Location: Lowell or Bedford campus

Hours: 5-10 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: January 15, 2025

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled

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