What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Center Student Coordinator (Returning Peer Educators Only) position at St. Olaf College?
Job Title: Wellness Center Student Coordinator
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Wellness Center
Unit Number (5 digits): 15117
Length of Position: Full Academic Year, August-May, Interim NOT included
Contact Person/Supervisor: Andrea Marshall (marsha14@stolaf.edu)
Pay Rate: Standard
Description of the Position:
The Wellness Center Student Coordinator (WCSC) is a returning student employee of the Wellness Center who has served in the role of Peer Educator for at least one academic year. The WCSC identifies student needs, coordinates ideas and suggestions, and assembles informational programs to support the St. Olaf College community. The primary role of the WCSC is to support the entire Wellness Center student team. Additionally, the WCSC communicates with the student body about major wellness center initiatives, collaborates with offices and student organizations, and represents the Wellness Center in a variety of meetings and spaces at St. Olaf.
In general, the WCSC works approximately five to eight hours a week for the Wellness Center. These five hours typically include the following:
- Office Hours- the WCSC is typically scheduled to work two hours in the office a week and picks up shifts as needed/ensures shifts are covered.
- Weekly Wellness Center Staff Meeting- the WCSC is expected to help cultivate, attend, and sometimes lead the weekly staff meeting on Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm.
- Check-In Meetings- the WCSC will meet individually with the Assistant Director for Wellness and Health Promotions (AD) weekly to review all Wellness Center programming and bonding logistics.
- Program Requests/Events- When available, the WCSC will sign up to present to a group on campus who has requested a specific program from the Wellness Center or represent the Wellness Center at different campus events.
The WCSC has many important roles and responsibilities within the Wellness Center. The following describe the most common position responsibilities:
- Administrative- The WCSC schedules and maintains the Wellness Center office hour calendar, manages the submission of monthly session reports, and approves wellness events in presence. The WCSC also manages the event request form and assigns staff to events when needed. The WCSC works with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to take meeting minutes and may be asked to facilitate part or all of a weekly staff meeting. In addition, the WCSC can facilitate monthly Team Lead meetings when needed.
- Community Education- The WCSC oversees the planning and programming for the Wellness Center and supports the Peer Educators when applicable. The WCSC also presents to new students during Week One and may be asked to present during spring or fall training.
- Community Building- The WCSC is responsible for building cohesion among the entire Wellness Center team. The WCSC is required to plan two social bonding events for the team each semester.
- Peer Coaching- The WCSC provides one-on-one support to students who have questions or need guidance while at St. Olaf. These topics can include (but are not limited to) homesickness, roommates, concerns about friends, coming out, consent, and general health and well-being questions.
- Role Modeling- The WCSC serves as a mentor and teacher to the Wellness Center team. As such, the WCSC is expected to abide by all College policies and make balanced informed decisions.
- Professional Development- The WCSC is continually learning. It is required that the WCSC actively participates in all professional development opportunities. All training is paid and includes the follow:
o Summer Bonding Dates: TBD after hire
o Summer Asynchronous Training (10 hours)
o New Student Orientation & Fall Training: Wednesday, August 31 - Wednesday, September 7 (9:00am-5:00pm CST)
- Other Responsibilities- Throughout the year, other tasks or duties for the Wellness Center may be assigned during an office shift such as distributing toilet talks, hanging posters, etc.
- Previous coordinator experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and communicative skills are preferred.
- The WCSC may not also be employed as a SOAR Leader, Resident Assistant, Junior Counselor, or Piper Center Peer Advisor.
- The WCSC must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the college.
- The WCSC must present with genuine sensitivity and concern for others as individuals, as well as a personal and professional commitment that goes beyond outlined responsibilities.
- The WCSC must possess an awareness and working knowledge of equity and inclusion pedagogy and demonstrate an established commitment to anti-racism at St. Olaf College.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have no more than one other work-study position on campus for the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Preference will be given to applicants who will be on campus for both the fall and spring semesters (this does not include Interim).
- Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mentorship
- Time Management
- Human Relations/Interpersonal Skills
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Program/Curriculum Development
- Flexibility
- Organization
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice
