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 here
$15.00/hour
1. Enrolled student at Illinois State University in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 gpa)
2. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
4. Ability to work collaboratively and engage with a diverse student population
5. Availability for required training and weekly supervision: in-person Fridays 9 AM –
10:30 AM
6. Must be able to commit to the position for both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters
1. Experience in peer leadership, mentoring, or student involvement
2. Interest in mental health, wellness, or helping professions
3. Comfort with outreach, facilitation, or public engagement
6 hours per week. Availability between 8AM - 4PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
8AM - 7PM Wednesday (hours will vary); some evening hours may be required
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis
August 21, 2026
Resume, Reference List and Statement of Interest
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"
Please come visit SCS at "You Can Work at ISU" on Thursday, August 13, 2026 from
10AM – 2PM to meet the staff, learn more about the program, and discuss your fit for this role.
Danielle Beasley: (ddbeasl@ilstu.edu) or (309) 438-3655
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 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. 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 (309) 438-3383 The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311
