Work Study, Student Support (Tops Peer Influencer)

Department: Student Affairs • Location: Metropolitan Campus • Reports to: Director, Special Project Grant Management • Internal recruitment only

About the Role

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) program and will play a crucial role in guiding students toward 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training:
  • 2-hour Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
  • 7.5-hour Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
  • Peer Education Training
• Serve as a peer support resource and referral point on campus
• Assist with Counseling Service Centers new student onboarding
• Plan, execute, and participate in event tabling and health & wellness programs, 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
• Support promotion of events and programs, including recommendations for social media presence
• Maintain accurate monthly reports of events, programs, and assignments
• Deliver presentations on health and wellness resources and topics at campus events, student groups, and academic classes
• Maintain at least 6 credit hours each semester and satisfactory academic progress
• Adhere to the College's confidentiality policy
• Successfully pass background and drug screening
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing, data entry, copying, faxing, and mail handling
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to learn new technology