AmeriCorps Service Member

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement in improving mental health support and outreach.
• Lead efforts to integrate mental health support and stress mitigation into the academic environment as a valued component of teaching and student development.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations that provide mental health and wellness support to the student population.
• Serve as a resource for students by advising them on various support opportunities.
• Coordinate and oversee the logistics of various events and activities coordinated towards mental health and wellness.
• Represent Allen College at local, state, national and international events related to mental health and wellness.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen student support across academic programs.
• Promote awareness of mental health issues and how Allen College can address them through education and inclusive initiatives.
• Organize and support peer-led programs for individuals struggling with mental health challenges or stress management concerns.
• Assist in tracking and coordinating student referrals relating to mental health and wellness.
• Uphold and model the mission, vision, values, and policies of Allen College in all activities.
• Demonstrate and promote the UnityPoint Health FOCUS Values and Standards of Behavior.
• Navigate the physical and mental demands of the position, including managing deadlines, participating in meetings and engaging with faculty, staff, students and the public in a professional and positive manner.

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 17 – 24 years of age at the time of official enrollment, August 17, 2026.
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (or be in the process of obtaining one).
• College coursework, college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Be a U.S. Citizen, national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• AmeriCorps requires a review of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, maintained by the Department of Justice, before an AmeriCorps applicant can be approved for service. Any applicant’s records found on this registry will result in deselection.
• The AmeriCorps program will also conduct a comprehensive criminal history check on all candidates.
• Successful completion and clearance of required background checks including: 1) a nationwide National Sex Offender check; 2) a Statewide Criminal History check (including a state of residence check, if applicable).