Student - Wellness Peer Educator

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Additional locations include Hammonton and Manahawkin. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to our student body through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University's commitment to a welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton ckton.edu.

Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University's strong student-centered vision and mission.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Student - Wellness Peer Educator

* Galloway, New Jersey

* Health Services

* Student worker

* Opening on:
Nov 14 2025

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Location:

Main Campus (Galloway)

Department:
Student Health & Wellness

Salary Range: $15.92 per hour

Work Hours:

5 - 10 per week

Brief Job Overview/Summary

Under the supervision of the Health Educator, the Wellness Peer Educator will support the Stockton University Wellness Center in promoting student health, wellness, and overall well-being. This position involves assisting with outreach programs, workshops, and events focused on topics such as stress management, mental health awareness, substance use prevention, nutrition, and healthy relationships. Peer Educators serve as role models and resources for fellow students, helping to create a positive and supportive campus environment.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The Wellness Peer Educator will be responsible for:

* Assisting Health Educator with Health and Wellness Center workshops and events that may include evening and weekend hours

* Developing, promoting and presenting workshops relevant to current health issues within the campus community

* Attending weekly mandatory staff and planning meetings, one-on-one scheduled meetings, training, peer educator office hours, programming and events

* Working in collaboration with other Wellness Center staff and community vendors at events

* Working with other students who have already been trained as peer educators or those that desire to become peer educators

* Educating students about Wellness Center services and providing referrals where needed

* Working an average of 5 hours per week or more budget permitting, providing on campus education in the form of workshops, and programming as the primary facilitator, co-facilitator or helping Wellness Center staff

* Maintaining cleanliness of the peer educator working area, peer educator storage and supplies closet including the set-up and break-down from events

* Checking and responding to email and text messages sent by supervisor promptly

* Completing bi-weekly progress reports and timesheets documenting time spent along with a description of how time was spent

* Bi-weekly progress reports and timesheets must be completed documenting time spent along with a description of how time was spent

* Maintain correct hours and descriptions for time spent in time sheet folder. Only document hours worked or approved by the supervisor. Peer Educators cannot work 6 hours straight without taking a ½ hour break. Inability to manage this information will result in delayed pay, not getting paid and/or may result in termination.

* Completing the online peer education training and exam through NASPA. Upon successful completion of the program, you will become a certified Peer Educator.

* Maintaining a semester grade point average of 2.5 and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 during the active term of this contract. Any peer educator that falls below the 2.5 GPA requirement will be placed on academic and probation and must meet with their supervisor. If either the semester and/or cumulative GPA at the end of the academic probation semester are not at or above a 2.5, the peer educator will be released from their position.

* Having no current or future violations of campus policy are acceptable and peer educators are expected to conduct themselves in ordinance with the University's Code of Conduct which can be found in the Student Handbook on Stockton University's website at:

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