Peer Mental Health Ambassador

Title: Peer Mental Health Ambassador

Employee Classification: Student Help Regular

Division Name: Student Affairs

Department: Student Counseling Services

Student Counseling Services (SCS) invites applications for multiple Peer Mental Health Ambassador positions. This student employment role provides non-clinical, peer-based support to Illinois State University students through outreach, peer support conversations, and mental health education initiatives.

Peer Support Ambassadors play an important role in promoting student well-being, increasing awareness of campus resources, and supporting early help-seeking behaviors. This position is part of a prevention-focused initiative within SCS and contributes to fostering a campus culture of care, connection, and belonging.

Position responsibilities include providing brief peer support conversations utilizing active listening and empathy; assisting students in identifying needs and connecting to appropriate campus resources; and maintaining appropriate role boundaries consistent with non-clinical peer support.

Additional responsibilities include participating in outreach efforts such as tabling events, campus wellness initiatives, and mental health awareness programming; sharing accurate information about SCS and campus resources; and assisting in the development and facilitation of peer-led workshops.

Peer Support Ambassadors also support program operations through participation in supervision, required trainings, and completion of non-identifying documentation. This role is expected to follow established consultation and referral protocols and work collaboratively with SCS and campus partners.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found.

$15.00/hour

• Enrolled student at Illinois State University in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA).
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with a diverse student population.
• Availability for required training and weekly supervision: in-person Fridays 9 AM – 10:30 AM.
• Must be able to commit to the position for both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

• Experience in peer leadership, mentoring, or student involvement.
• Interest in mental health, wellness, or helping professions.
• Comfort with outreach, facilitation, or public engagement.

6 hours per week. Availability between 8 AM - 4 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8 AM - 7 PM Wednesday (hours will vary). Some evening hours may be required.

• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

August 21, 2026

Resume, Reference List and Statement of Interest.

Please Note
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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".

Please come visit SCS at "You Can Work at ISU" on Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM to meet the staff, learn more about the program, and discuss your fit for this role.

Danielle Beasley: ddbeasl or .

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…