Student Worker – Wellness Peer Educator

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway) Department: Student Health & Wellness Salary Range: $16.00 per hour Work Hours: 5-10 hours per week Brief Job Overview/Summary Under the supervision of the Health Educator, the Wellness Peer Educator will support the Stockton University Wellness Center in promoting student health, wellness, prevention education, and overall well-being.

This position involves assisting with outreach initiatives, workshops, educational programs, and campus events focused on topics such as stress management, mental health awareness, substance use prevention, nutrition, healthy relationships, and other current health and wellness issues relevant to the campus community.

Wellness Peer Educators serve as student leaders, role models, and peer resources who help foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive campus environment through peer-to-peer education and engagement. Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work an average of 5 hours per week (budget permitting) to assist the Health Educator with Wellness Center workshops, outreach initiatives, and events, which may include some evening and weekend hours
• Develop, promote, and facilitate educational programs, workshops, and outreach activities addressing current health and wellness topics relevant to the campus community
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners while providing health education, Wellness Center information, and appropriate referrals to campus and community resources
• Collaborate as part of a peer education team to plan, implement, and evaluate programming and outreach efforts
• Assist Wellness Center staff with health promotion campaigns, special events, prevention initiatives, and campus-wide educational efforts
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, teamwork, inclusivity, ethical responsibility, and effective communication skills in all peer educator activities and interactions
• Attend and actively participate in mandatory weekly staff meetings, planning meetings, one-on-one meetings, trainings, peer educator office hours, programs, and events
• Maintain a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 throughout employment as a Peer Educator. Students who fall below the required GPA will be placed on academic probation and required to meet with their supervisor to develop an academic success plan. Continued employment will be reviewed if the required GPA is not restored by the end of the probationary semester.
• Complete and successfully pass the online Certified Peer Educator (CPE) training and exam through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
• Utilize communication, leadership, critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork, technology and career readiness skills consistent with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies framework Required Qualifications:
• Must be a currently enrolled Stockton University student in good academic standing and eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS) employment for the duration of the appointment
• Minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 required; must be maintained throughout employment
• Interest in health promotion, wellness, prevention education, or related student affairs/health fields
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse student populations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with initiative
• Demonstrated responsibility, professionalism, ethical behavior, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to attend required trainings, meetings, and campus events, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Willingness to serve as a positive role model for healthy behaviors on and off campus
• Basic proficiency with or willingness to learn digital outreach and communication tools
• Ability to create Stockton-branded marketing and promotional content using Canva for Wellness Center programs, events, and outreach initiatives
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive, respectful, and wellness-focused campus environment Screening Information: Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. How to Apply: To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include the name, phone number and email of three professional references within the application in addition to the following required documents listed below. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments Current resume