STU - Peer Ambassador of Wellness

Summary:  

The Peer Ambassador of Wellness (PAW) plays a vital role in promoting student health and well-being on campus. Working in collaboration with the Health and Wellness Education and Promotion team, PAWs help design and lead educational workshops, events, and peer-led initiatives that address key student wellness topics. This is an opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and program planning skills while making a positive impact in the Keuka College community.

Essential Responsibilities: 

· Gain and demonstrate a solid understanding of common health and wellness concerns affecting college students.

· Offer a student perspective on emerging health and social issues relevant to the campus community.

· Promote healthy decision-making and well-being among peers through educational outreach and role modeling.

· Collaborate with campus partners and student organizations to connect peers with appropriate wellness resources.

· Plan, organize, and facilitate events and programs based on student needs or campus requests (e.g., stress relief, substance education, nutrition, sleep hygiene).

· Serve as a positive representative of the Health and Wellness team.

· Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all peer interactions.

· Attend training sessions and staff meetings as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

· Must be a currently enrolled Keuka College student in the on-campus traditional undergraduate program.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

· Ability to work with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.

· Must be dependable, organized, and responsive to student needs.

· Willingness to occasionally work evening and weekend hours to support campus events.

· Comfortable working under pressure and managing occasional interruptions

Physical & Scheduling Requirements:

· Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required.

· Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.