First Year Experience Peer Lead Ambassador

Posting Details Position InformationWorking Title First Year Experience Peer Lead AmbassadorDepartment First Year ProgramsType of Work StudyBuilding/Office Location UC - University CenterWork ScheduleThe department is open Monday-Friday, 8:15 am-4:30 pm (hours may vary each day based on the student's class schedule). There may be some evening or weekend hours on occasion for events.This position is for 10 hours a week during the spring and fall semesters. (Schedule determined upon hiring). Working during students' class times is prohibited.Job DescriptionFirst-Year Experience is hiring a highly motivated Northern Kentucky University student. The First-Year Experience Peer Lead Ambassador will support the department's Wellness programming as part of the AmplifyNKY Grant by assisting with tabling, events, marketing, development, and engagement initiatives. This position will collaborate with the Director of First-Year Experience and Programming and the First-Year Peer Lead Ambassador. This position will also assist in assessing the reception of the wellness programming by reviewing data for the First-Year Experience office. This position will be in person, with some virtual possibilities.Primary ResponsibilitiesAs a First-Year Experience Peer Lead Ambassador, you will:Assist with designing, planning, evaluating, and revising FYE Wellness program activities, programming, and logistics;Take a leadership role in all wellness programming initiatives in the department;Design wellness events around the Ten Dimensions of wellness for FY students;Assist with day-of coordination of academic events and trainings;Collect, enter, analyze, and make recommendations based on evaluation data.Engagement Responsibilities:Help raise awareness of wellness-related resources for first-year students;Serve as positive role models of student success;Assist with department initiatives to engage the campus community in the ten dimensions of wellness;Attend and contribute to bi-weekly meetings and required trainings;Work with Student Wellness Peer Ambassadors and Lead Ambassadors.Other duties as assigned.It is critical to consider this programming from a campus-wide perspective, with a key focus on student engagement.QualificationsThis position considers a candidate with demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for NKU, health and wellness promotion, involvement in campus activities, and a desire to help new students, all of which strongly benefit candidacy. The ideal candidate should major in Organizational Leadership, Social Work, Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Art, Business, or a related major.Students must be able to demonstrate a level of the following:LeadershipSuccessful independent workOrganization of time and prioritization of responsibilitiesData analytics skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to think criticallyBeginner to Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suites, Canva, etc.Ability to work collaboratively and independently.You are encouraged to include additional materials, including references, a writing sample, and a graphic design sample.Any candidate offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.Minimum Education High School DiplomaPay Rate Up to $11/hour Posting Detail InformationRequisition Number 20261929Job Open Date 01/23/2026Job Close DateQuick Link postings/15430