Mental Well-Being Program Assistant

Gain practical work experience through assisting in the implementation of mental well-being programs and training in the Office of Health and Wellness. This role works on the following programs: PAWS Therapy Dog Team, mental well-being programs (mindfulness, self-care kits, special events), individual well-being coaching, and mental health trainings. The position reports to the Health Educator & Mental Health Focus in the Office of Health and Wellness.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Career & Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking

Responsibilities:

• Assist at therapy dog events.
• Maintain volunteer records, such as contact information and volunteer paperwork.
• Use the BGSU Serves platform to manage events and volunteers.
• Track program registration, communicate with registrants, and track program attendance.
• Manage program supplies, including organizing, inventory, and packing.
• Input data into Excel to track program outcomes and track budget information.
• Lead guided meditation sessions over Zoom.
• Provide individual well-being coaching to students.
• Assist with program marketing materials.
• Retain confidential material.
• Act as First Responder to accidents and incidents.
• Meet with supervisor regularly.
• Perform functions of other employees in their absence.
• Work special events outside of normal hours of operation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

• Possess and maintain current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.
• Efficient in the BGSU Serves/Give Pulse platform.
• Efficient in Microsoft 365 including Excel and Word.
• Efficient in Qualtrics.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, professional manner and friendly demeanors.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Proven superior level of interpersonal skills.