Redbird Well Student Assistant

Title: Redbird Well Student Assistant
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Vice President Student Affairs

Job Summary

The student worker for Redbird Well Student Assistant will serve as a peer leader and wellness advocate supporting campus-wide efforts to promote student mental health emotional well-being and engagement with resources such as TimelyCare. This student worker will assist in outreach education event planning and peer engagement strategies that increase awareness accessibility and utilization of wellness services.

Redbird Well Student Assistant broad responsibilities can include:
Serve as a peer ambassador for TimelyCare educating fellow students about its features (24/7 mental health care health coaching TalkNow and self-care resources)
Facilitate outreach and education campaigns on topics such as mental health stress management health relationships and overall well-being.
Table at campus events conduct classroom presentations and engage students through one-on-one or small group interactions.
Provide peer insights to help shape programming that reflects the needs and experiences of Illinois State students.
Collaborate with student organizations residence halls and campus partners to extend the reach of wellness messaging.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.

Pay Rate

$15/hour

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Illinois State University

Preferred Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.
Interest in responsibly working a flexible schedule.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
Familiarity with Redbird Well and TimelyCare is a plus.
Passionate about student mental health well-being and peer support.
Experience with public speaking or peer mentoring.
Knowledge of mental health and wellness issues facing college students.

Work Hours

Will be determined based on the students availability.
Work hours will vary with most hours scheduled in the afternoons and evenings.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required for events.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or with reasonable accommodations:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume Cover Letter & Work Availabilty

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Contact Information for Applicants

Nicky Culbertson

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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