Job Description

Student Mental Health Ambassador

Division: Student Affairs Department: Health & Wellness

Experience: Entry-level

Supervisor/Reports To: Glenna Henson, LPCC

Start Date: 8/24/2026

The Student Mental Health Ambassador is a peer leadership role that promotes mental health awareness, suicide and bullying prevention, and a safe, supportive school culture. Ambassadors model positive behavior, recognize concerns, encourage help-seeking, and connect peers with trusted adults and resources.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies

• Promote mental health, suicide prevention, and bullying awareness through campaigns, activities, and positive messaging. (C, L, CTR, T)
• Model kindness, inclusion, respect, and healthy coping while supporting a positive school culture. (P, L, CTR)
• Recognize concerns and use the LERN approach—Listen, Encourage, Refer, and Notice—to connect peers with appropriate support. (C, CT, P, CTR)
• Participate in training and collaborate with staff and ambassadors on wellness activities and initiatives. (TW, CSD, C, L, CTR)
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate peer boundaries, referring serious concerns to trained adults or professionals. (P, CT, CSD, C)

**Competencies/Skills: **Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

In the following sections check all boxes that apply to your job.

Computer Skills: ☒ Word, ☐ Excel, ☒ PowerPoint, ☒ Canva, ☒ Social Media & New Technology, ☐ Other: _________________________

Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☒ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___; ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)

Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _________________________

Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☒ Reaching/Handling, ☒ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☐ Pushing up to ___ lbs., ☐ Pulling up to ___ lbs., ☐ Lifting up to ___ lbs., ☐ Carrying up to ___ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________

Number of Positions: 1-3

Pay Rate: 8.75/Hour

Location: Building: Record Memorial, Room #: 600

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.