March 11, 2016  

Human Resources introduces benefits ambassadors program, encourages applicants

Human Resources is announcing the implementation of a Benefits Ambassador Program on the West Lafayette campus. In an effort to promote overall health campus-wide, the goal of the program is to recruit interested and able faculty and staff to act as liaisons to Purdue's benefits team.

Human Resources is asking that all interested faculty and staff submit applications by March 25. Applications can be completed and submitted electronically. Notifications will be sent to all applicants via email no later than March 30. Employees should obtain supervisor approval before submitting an application.

Since the dissolution of the WorkLife Programs area on campus, a program of this type has not existed. 

"We wanted to create a program with even more reach than the former ambassador program that some employees might remember," says Candace Shaffer, benefits administrator, family programming, who is overseeing the ambassadors program. "This program will touch all aspects of the benefits department in an effort to create overall wellness in regard to physical, mental and financial health for Purdue employees. Ambassadors will essentially be the voice of our benefits department to bring benefits-related information and initiatives directly to employees across campus."

The ambassadors will help inform and motivate colleagues to achieve healthier lifestyles by providing information on the variety of benefits resources available, sharing suggestions and ideas in committee meetings and actively advocating health and wellness benefits among their co-workers. Benefits ambassadors will have the opportunity to learn about initiatives and schedule programming pertaining but not limited to Family Friendly, Retirement, Financial Benefits, Medical Benefits, Center for Healthy Living and Leaves/Time Off.

Benefits ambassadors' responsibilities are:

* Attend a half-day, detailed training about the role of a benefits ambassador. Orientation will take place from 8 a.m. to noon April 7 at the Hall for Discovery Learning and Research (DLR), Room 131.

* Serve a one-year term.

* Work in conjunction with the benefits team.

* Attend quarterly meetings to receive up-to-date information on benefits initiatives.

* Share information that is received with their respective departments/areas.

* Organize a minimum of four workshops, events or activities for their represented area.

* Assist with distribution of benefits posters throughout campus.

* Share suggestions and ideas in committee meetings.

* Actively advocate health and wellness benefits among their co-workers.

The time commitment, outside of the initial training and quarterly meetings, is at the discretion of the ambassador and may be based on the resources and information provided by the benefits department. Those selected as ambassadors will serve in paid status.  

Human Resources has created an overview and frequently asked questions for the program. Any additional questions can be directed to Human Resources at 49-42222 or hr@purdue.edu.  

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