"Part-time, Temporary Health & Wellness Ambassador I , Counseling, Disability & Health Services"

Part-time, Temporary Health & Wellness Ambassador I , Counseling, Disability & Health Services

Company:
Monroe Community College

Job Location:
Rochester, New York

Category:
Health and Medical Services

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description:

Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.

Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciating our differences and commonalities. To achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. MCC embraces inclusion and diversity, offering activities and programs to enhance the personal and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. The College welcomes candidates committed to MCC's mission of access, academic excellence, and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Health & Wellness Ambassador I position is a part time, temporary grant position that reports directly to the Coordinator of the Counseling, Disability & Health Services office. This role assists with the development, delivery and evaluation of health and wellness programs and events for students. Focus area include, but are not limited to, mental health awareness, stress management, mindfulness, nutrition, sexual health and overall well-being. The Ambassador I plays a key role in advancing a culture of campus wellness through strategic outreach, program development, data-informed initiatives, and collaboration across departments.

This is a part-time temporary, grant funded position

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and lead health and wellness programs, workshops, and events that align with departmental goals and student needs
• Design and implement outreach strategies to engage students and promote awareness of campus wellness resources
• Create, oversee, and evaluate marketing and communication materials (e.g., flyers, digital signage, social media, email announcements) to effectively advertise events, resources, and campaigns
• Collect, analyze, and interpret program attendance and assessment data to evaluate effectiveness and inform future initiatives
• Offer individual support sessions, promote personal wellness planning through the eight dimensions of wellness, and connect students to appropriate campus and/or community health resources.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to enhance programming and expand student access to health and wellness resources
• Promote inclusivity and belonging by creating equitable, respectful, and culturally responsive spaces that support overall student well-being
• Ensure proper management and organization of program materials, supplies, and resources to sustain high-quality wellness programming
• Exhibit sound professional judgment, maintain confidentiality of student information, and uphold departmental policies and ethical standards
• Promote and engage students with the available platforms offered by the department (e.g. Therapy Assistance Online, TimelyCare, etc.)
• 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.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree in Counseling, Health Promotion or closely related field from an accredited higher education institution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Experience in wellness programming from a multi-dimensional perspective of wellness
• Experience working in higher education and with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: $30-$35/hour.

Schedule: This is a part-time, fully on-campus (in-person) position, with a maximum of 20 hours per week

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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Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S