✓You’ll need

Certifications

✓AmeriCorps requires a review of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, maintained by the Department of Justice, before an AmeriCorps applicant can be approved for service.

✓Any applicant’s records found on this registry will result in deselection.

Education

✓and our graduate programs include Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Education in Health Professions.

✓Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (or be in the process of obtaining one).

College coursework, college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Qualifications

✓To comply with AmeriCorps guidelines and partnership goals, all applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements. Please certify that you meet the basic eligibility requirements:

✓Must be between the ages of 17 – 24 years of age at the time of official enrollment, August 17, 2026.

✓Be a U.S. Citizen, national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

✓The AmeriCorps program will also conduct a comprehensive criminal history check on all candidates.

✓You must submit required information to AmeriCorps and comply fully with this process or risk termination from service.

✓Successful completion and clearance of required background checks including: 1) a nationwide National Sex Offender check; 2) a Statewide Criminal History check (including a state of residence check, if applicable)

+Benefits

401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leave

About the role

Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Allen College’s web site and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references.

What you’ll do

Collaborate closely with theCollaborate closely with the Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement in improving mental health support and outreach

Lead efforts to integrateLead efforts to integrate mental health support and stress mitigation into the academic environment as a valued component of teaching and student development

Identify and cultivate partnershipsIdentify and cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations that provide mental health and wellness support to the student population

Serve as a resourceServe as a resource for students by advising them on various support opportunities

Coordinate and oversee theCoordinate and oversee the logistics of various events and activities coordinated towards mental health and wellness

Area of Interest: College and Academics FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Acad & Alumni Affairs-Student

Full-time, 11-month term Job ID: 183923 Overview The position will be staffed by an AmeriCorps service member who is assigned to Allen College. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Allen College’s web site and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization, all of which will be conducted by AmeriCorps.

In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security Report (ASR) containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report. The report is available at ASR Report 2025 . A paper copy is available upon request.

Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allen College was recognized by ModernThink ® and The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2025. Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; supervisor/department chair effectiveness; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; mission and pride, and faculty experience.

For more information, contact: Shanna Pikora, MS, BS (319) 226-2007 Shanna. Pikora@allencollege.edu Allen College, 1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 www. AllenCollege.edu To Apply : Applicants can apply at 2026-2027 AmeriCorps Member Service Application – Fill out form Allen College excels at healthcare education.

Our undergraduate programs include Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health and Radiography; and our graduate programs include Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Education in Health Professions. Learn more about Allen College at: www. AllenCollege.edu Learn more about AmeriCorps at: https://americorps.gov/ This position is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual who has career aspirations in student support, mental health support, higher education and/or mental health awareness.

This role will focus on working with Allen College’s students, faculty, and staff on developing mental health and wellness supports and awareness for Allen College’s student body. This opportunity will provide the AmeriCorps Service Member a unique opportunity to work in higher education while learning more about student support and wellness.

The AmeriCorps member serving at Allen College will support and expand campus-wide initiatives and events focused around mental health and wellness. This position focuses on developing, coordinating, and promoting mental health habits that support student wellness and learning, foster meaningful community partnerships for support, and identify and address top stressors in Allen College’s student population. Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement in improving mental health support and outreach. Lead efforts to integrate mental health support and stress mitigation into the academic environment as a valued component of teaching and student development.

Identify and cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations that provide mental health and wellness support to the student population. Serve as a resource for students by advising them on various support opportunities. Coordinate and oversee the logistics of various events and activities coordinated towards mental health and wellness.

Represent Allen College at local, state, national and international events related to mental health and wellness. Foster cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen student support across academic programs. Promote awareness of mental health issues and how Allen College can address them through education and inclusive initiatives.

Organize and support peer-led programs for individuals struggling with mental health challenges or stress management concerns. Assist in tracking and coordinating student referrals relating to mental health and wellness. Uphold and model the mission, vision, values, and policies of Allen College in all activities.

Demonstrate and promote the UnityPoint Health FOCUS Values and Standards of Behavior. Navigate the physical and mental demands of the position, including managing deadlines, participating in meetings and engaging with faculty, staff, students and the public in a professional and positive manner. Qualifications To comply with AmeriCorps guidelines and partnership goals, all applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements.

Please certify that you meet the basic eligibility

Must be between the ages of 17 – 24 years of age at the time of official enrollment, August 17, 2026. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (or be in the process of obtaining one). College coursework, college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Be a U. S. Citizen, national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

AmeriCorps requires a review of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, maintained by the Department of Justice, before an AmeriCorps applicant can be approved for service. Any applicant’s records found on this registry will result in deselection. The AmeriCorps program will also conduct a comprehensive criminal history check on all candidates.

You must submit required information to AmeriCorps and comply fully with this process or risk termination from service. Successful completion and clearance of required background checks including: 1) a nationwide National Sex Offender check; 2) a Statewide Criminal History check (including a state of residence check, if applicable) Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Allen College’s web site and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization, all of which will be conducted by AmeriCorps. In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security Report (ASR) containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report. The report is available at ASR Report 2025 .

A paper copy is available upon request. Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allen College was recognized by ModernThink ® and The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2025.

Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; supervisor/department chair effectiveness; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; mission and pride, and faculty experience. For more information, contact: Shanna Pikora, MS, BS (319) 226-2007 Shanna. Pikora@allencollege.edu Allen College, 1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 www.

AllenCollege.edu To Apply : Applicants can apply at 2026-2027 AmeriCorps Member Service Application – Fill out form