What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Wellness Specialist, Office of Counseling and Wellness Services position at The City University of New York?
POSITION DETAILS
Hunter College Counseling & Wellness Services (CWS) supports students’ academic, social, and emotional success through the provision of mental health services on campus. This fast-paced service provides assessment, counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach, and referral to enrolled students. CWS also provides consultation services to faculty and staff, along with a host of campus outreach programming to help promote mental health awareness on campus.
CWS seeks a professional, reliable Student Wellness Specialistwho can oversee the day-to-day operations of the Service. The Student Wellness Specialistserves as the initial point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and the public, andworks with faculty and staff to support student wellness via consultation, psychoeducation, and workshops.
Duties
The Student Wellness Specialist will report to the Student Counseling Director. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Student Wellness Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Develops and administers wellness programs and communications to serve student needs
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience, $62,411-$72,667 .
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.
To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number #30078 .
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please Include
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 0 4/30/2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30078
Location
Hunter College
Hunter College Counseling & Wellness Services (CWS) supports students’ academic, social, and emotional success through the provision of mental health services on campus. This fast-paced service provides assessment, counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach, and referral to enrolled students. CWS also provides consultation services to faculty and staff, along with a host of campus outreach programming to help promote mental health awareness on campus.
CWS seeks a professional, reliable Student Wellness Specialistwho can oversee the day-to-day operations of the Service. The Student Wellness Specialistserves as the initial point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and the public, andworks with faculty and staff to support student wellness via consultation, psychoeducation, and workshops.
Duties
The Student Wellness Specialist will report to the Student Counseling Director. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Student Wellness Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:
- Triages student requests- responds to student calls, emails, and walk-ins, identifies emergent requests, alerts and assigns clinical staff.
- Receives information from faculty, staff, and public safety regarding students in crisis, advises as to appropriate intervention, conveys information to clinical staff.
- Serves as initial contact during intake assessment, including providing psychoeducation to students, faculty, and staff about mental health services.
- Supports students in crisis while they are in reception, and while clinical staff is consulting. Employs deescalate techniques as needed.
- Creates and manages all aspects of CWS’ schedule, including clinical assignments.
- Trains all new counselors, part-time staff, and clinical interns on administrative procedures of CWS, and use and maintain of Electronic Medical Record.
- Creates and furbishes referrals for community agencies on behalf of clinical staff.
- Responds to faculty and staff requests for consultation; provides feedback and information about CWS procedures.
- Assists in survey administration/data collection and data analysis regarding mental health outcomes of students.
- Assists in the development and implementation of psychoeducational workshops.
- Participates in the Behavioral Response Team. Provides information and feedback to faculty and staff about BRT procedures and outreaches to students. Administers surveys to faculty, staff, and students to inform BRT interventions.
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in deescalating students in distress.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Develops and administers wellness programs and communications to serve student needs
- Works with colleagues in various departments to coordinate, develop and implement wellness programs, workshops, and activities
- Conduct assessments and need analysis relative to the wellness needs of students and tracks progress
- Prepares and administers surveys, statistical data and reports relative to the physical/wellness needs of students
- May maintain websites and produce written materials to promote student wellness related activities
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience, $62,411-$72,667 .
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.
To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number #30078 .
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please Include
- Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
- Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
- Names and contact information of 3 references
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 0 4/30/2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30078
Location
Hunter College
