Student Involvement
Students are the heart of the McDonald Center's work.
We're proud to say that our work is not just for students, but also driven by students. At the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, we empower students to mobilize well-being messaging, and to be agents of change for well-being with their peers and communities. Looking to get more involved? There are multiple ways for you to engage, learn, and grow with us:
Looking to Get Involved?
We're hiring for three leadership roles for the 2025-2026 school year.
McDonald Center Senior Fellows
Do you want to help promote well-being on campus? As a McDonald Center Senior Fellow, you'll work with our staff to develop programs focused on healthy lifestyles, community, and substance use education. This paid, stipend-based role is a great way to build leadership skills in project management, program facilitation, and collaboration.
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Details: Work 8 hours per week.
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Requirements: Must be a Notre Dame student in the Class of 2027 living on campus for the entire 2025-26 academic year.
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Application: The application period is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2026 for the next cycle.
McDonald Center Program Assistants
As a McDonald Center Program Assistant, you'll help staff promote a culture of well-being on campus. You'll assist in creating programs that focus on healthy lifestyles, community, and substance use education. This paid, hourly position is perfect for students who are passionate about health and wellness and want to build leadership skills in project management, program facilitation, and collaboration.
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Details: Work 8 hours per week.
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Requirements: Must be an undergraduate student.
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Application: The application period is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2026 for the next cycle.
Peer Listeners
In collaboration with the University Counseling Center, the Peer Listener program provides a private, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for students to talk about their thoughts and feelings. This role helps reduce feelings of isolation and promotes overall well-being by offering support, validating student experiences, and connecting them with appropriate campus resources. Peer Listeners are not counselors or therapists—they are a crucial support system for the student body.
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Details: Work 5 hours per week.
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Requirements: Must be an undergraduate student.
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Application: The application period is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2026 for the next cycle.
If you have any questions about getting involved with student leadership opportunities in the McDonald Center, please email Camille McDonald.
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