Peer Leader: Student Wellness Advocate
ABOUT THE PEER LEADER PROGRAM:
The Peer Leader Program serves to synthesize the work of these 12 offices into one developmental experience for students’ current and prospective aspirations. These roles not only allow students the platform to work with staff to create programming, resources, and peer support for the campus community, but also offer students opportunities to think critically about and commit diligently to their own development and skill attainment.
Acting as the student arm of the Office of Health Promotion (OHP), Student Wellness Advocates (SWAs) utilize evidence-based public health approaches to disseminate health and well-being information to the Carleton community. Some of the program and resources the SWAs support include the SWA Dog Program, SWA Stalls, Sleep Coaching, and Wellness Workshops.
Important Dates
Position Requirements
- 8 - 10 hours per week
- Some nights and weekends
- Attend all SWA-specific and Peer Leader trainings and meetings including such as Fall Training, Spring Orientation, Winter Conference, and weekly SWA Staff meetings (not an exhaustive list)
Application Process:
1.) Submit the Peer Leader Common Application ONCE. This application will apply to any Peer Leader positions that you wish to apply for. This application will be live 3/1-3/31/2022.
2.) Submit your resume and cover letter through Handshake for each position that you are applying for.
2a.) Your cover letter must address the following:
- Why do you want to be a SWA? What aspects of the position interest you most?
- What does student wellness mean to you? What do you think a flourishing campus would look like at Carleton?
- What is one wellness related challenge that you think Carleton students face? As a SWA, how would you address this challenge?
- What role do you feel public health efforts play in social justice work?
- How did you learn about the SWA position?
- Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself that would be beneficial for us to know?
3.) All steps need to be completed before 11:59:00 p.m. on 3/31/2022.
4.) Applications will be reviewed by each office and qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview and next steps.
Carleton is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation regarding this position, email OAR@carleton.edu or contact Sam Thayer (sthayer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4464) or Joclyn Tiedt (jtiedt@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4917).
We recommend applicants make an appointment with a career coach or Student Career Assistant (SCA) to review their application materials prior to submission.