Wellness Ambassador

Oakland University -
Rochester, MI

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Job Details

Temporary
$15 an hour

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Managing projects
Community relationship building
Cross-functional collaboration
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Wellness Ambassador

Department

5332 - University Recreation and Well-Being Fit. & Wellness

Position Number

E15328

Requisition No.

TC06464

Salary Range/Pay Rate

15.00

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Casual

Job Category

Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

08/24/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

Minimum Qualifications

Be willing to uphold the standards of healthy living

Ability to Work Independently: Proven track record of effectively managing time and tasks with minimal supervision while consistently meeting deadlines and achieving goals.

Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Leadership Experience: Strong understanding of leadership. Able to motivate individuals and manage projects from start to completion. Ability to inspire confidence and build strong working relationships with supervisors and peers.

Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on accuracy and thoroughness, ensuring that all tasks are completed with care. Skilled in identifying potential errors or areas for improvement in processes.

Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of professionalism in all interactions, demonstrating respect, courtesy, and a positive attitude in fast-paced environments.

Desired Qualifications

Position Purpose

A Wellness Ambassador assists with promoting and supporting the overall health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff by encouraging participation in wellness programs and initiatives. This role involves educating the campus community about available resources, wellness opportunities, and healthy lifestyle choices through in-person interactions, events, and digital platforms. The Wellness Ambassador will assist in organizing wellness events, activities, and campaigns, fostering a positive and supportive environment for physical, mental, and emotional health. They will serve as a resource, providing information, guidance, and support to help individuals reach their wellness goals.

Job Duties

Office Hours & Communication

Maintain weekly in-person office hours to connect with supervisors and team members.

Communicate with other Recreation and Well-Being areas and other campus & community partners for various programs.

Program Planning & Coordination

Conduct research and benchmarking to create and implement engaging, enjoyable, and supportive programs that benefit the OU community.

Engage actively in program brainstorming sessions

Generate awareness of health topics impacting OU students and employees through a variety of methods including presentations, workshops, educational tabling, programs and events, social media campaigns, flyers, personal interactions, as well as general accessibility through programs participation

Collaborate with team members to support all program preparations, including aiding colleagues and occasionally taking charge.

Contribute to program planning as assigned.

Collaboration & Teamwork

Work independently and collaboratively to complete projects and programs efficiently.

Be willing to seek out opportunities to collaborate, including but not limited to within Recreation & Well-Being, OU Student Organizations, OU Departments, etc.

Provide appropriate care in emergency situations as stated in the Emergency Action Plan.

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