About this role
MENTAL HEALTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Division: Support Services Department: Wellbeing/Health
Experience: Entry-level Job Code: TBD
Supervisor/Reports To: Glenna Henson, LPCC
Start Date: 8/24/2026
Support the THRIVE Counseling Center in promoting mental health awareness and coordinating outreach initiatives. Assist in communication, event planning, and committee participation to foster mental wellness on campus.
Responsibilities and Career Competencies:
• Promote the importance of mental health awareness on campus – C, CTR, L, P, TW
• Set up and assist with counseling center activities (e.g., Mental Health Mondays) – TW, P, C
• Facilitate campus-wide communication via campus groups and approved THRIVE social media – C, T, CTR
• Create, design, and hang flyers and social media content to promote events – T, C, CTR
• Attend, participate in, and take notes at monthly student mental health committee meetings – C, P
• Assist with outreach, planning, and advertising of monthly mental health awareness activities – L, C, CTR
Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self-Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
Education Requirements: Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing. Preferred major in Social Work or strong interest in mental health.
Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn.
Work Schedule: Will work with student schedule.
Physical Demands: Keyboarding, Reaching/handling, Stooping/kneeling, Crouching/crawling, Climbing
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Rate: $8.75/hour
Location: Record 600 and other on/off campus activity locations as directed
To Apply: Submit application and resume through the UPIKE campus employment system.
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 admission of students. $8.75/hour