Health & Wellness Ambassador, Part-time, Temporary - Monroe Community College - Military veterans preferred

Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Grant Positions Posted On: Wed Apr 23 2025 Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Health & Wellness Ambassador is a part time, temporary grant position that reports directly to the Coordinator of the Counseling, Disability & Health Services office. The primary function of the Health & Wellness Ambassador is to assist with the education and offerings coordinated by the department for currently enrolled students. Various events and programs college-wide include topics that focus on but are not limited to Mental Health Awareness, health education/promotion, nutrition, mindfulness, sexual health, disability awareness and more.

*This is a temporary, grant funded position*

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, organization, and facilitation of health and wellness programming, workshops, and events offered by the department
• Engage and educate the student population on health and wellness topics
• Collaborate with various student/academic affairs departments (e.g., Campus Events, Athletics, Health and Physical Fitness, etc.) to schedule and organize event space
• Foster a culture and environment that is welcoming to diverse populations, respectful, and manifests a positive relationship between health and wellness
• Effectively market and communicate health and wellness opportunities through the Student Tribune and Employee Tribune news
• Assist with the organization of accurate facility and program documentation
• Support with processing data input/collection
• Create space that cultivates community for students
• Exhibit good discretion and judgement for all programs
• Assist with the implementation of departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of student records
• Promote, educate and engage students with the available platforms offered by the department (e.g. Therapy Assistance Online, TimelyCare, Vector Solutions, etc.)
• Plan, organize, monitor, and sustain appropriate support for students in a timely manner
• Serve as an advocate/resource/referral agent for students seeking health and wellness support services that are available to students both internal and external to the College
• Perform other duties and responsibilities that contribute to the service offerings of the department and mission of the College assigned by Coordinator of the department.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor's degree or higher in mental health, health/exercise science, nutrition, education, or closely related field from a regionally-accredited higher education institution
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $20 to $25 per hour and is based on these mentioned factors.

Schedule: 20 hours/week

End Date: August 31st, 2025

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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