Department: Student Affairs
Location: Metropolitan Campus
Reports To: Director, Special Project Grant Management
Recruitment Type: Internal
Requisition ID: req7134
Employment Type: Student
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: DAYS TO BE DETERMINED BY HIRING MANAGER AND STUDENT
Job Description:
Job Description:
Role Overview: Tops Peer Influencers are dedicated student leaders committed to promoting health and well-being among their peers at Tri-C. These student leaders will be trained and certified through the Mental Health First Aid [MHFA] which will play a crucial role in guiding students towards resources and support while facilitating activities that enhance health awareness and holistic well-being. This position is supported by the Division of Student Experience and housed in the Campus Counseling Centers. The role reports directly to the campus Counseling Managers and Assistant Deans of Counseling with an emphasis on leadership, education, and positive impact, but does not involve providing medical or mental health counseling.
Key Responsibilities:
- 2-hour Question, Persuade, Refer [QPR]
- 7.5-hour Mental Health First Aid [MHFA] Training
- Peer Education Training
- Peer Support: Maintain a presence on campus, serving as a resource and referral point for peers.
- Assist with Counseling Service Centers new student onboarding
- Programming & Initiatives: Help plan, execute, and participate in event tabling and assist in planning, and execute health & wellness programs and events, including Student Involvement Fairs, Success Week, and Wellness Fest. May include setting up equipment and traveling to another campus.
- Consult with Counseling Manager for relevant events and assignments
- Advertising: Support the promotion of events and programs through various means and provide recommendations for social media presence.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate monthly reports of events, programs and assignments
- Presentation Delivery: Present on health and wellness resources and topics at various campus events, student groups, and academic classes.
- Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester;
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress;
- Adhere to College's confidentiality policy;
- Successfully pass background/drug screening;
- Answer phone and take messages;
- Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, copying and faxing;
- Open and sort mail;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills;
- Willingness to learn new technology;
- Assist with special projects;
- Other duties as assigned.
Special Note: Number of Openings (8)
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
