Peer Health Educator - Institutional Student Worker
Inside Higher Ed, Dahlonega, GA, United States
Peer Health Educator - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 295703
Job Summary
Peer Health Educators will provide insights and strategies to help shape well‑being messaging, develop content for social media accounts, and plan events to support well‑being initiatives. Selected candidates receive training including peer educator specific training, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and opportunities to complete a Mental Health First Aid Certification. The role operates as part of the Peer Educator Network, based at Campus Recreation and Wellness, planning, promoting, and implementing educational events and activities on various health issues. This is a paid student leadership position subject to semester GPA and conduct checks. Successful candidates will serve as leaders and role models, recruit volunteers, and gain valuable work experience, public speaking experience, and professional leadership support.
Responsibilities
Maintain an organized calendar of upcoming presentations and events.
Wear Peer Health Educator attire and a name tag while on duty or representing the department at events.
Ensure all events and presentations are properly planned and approved by your supervisor.
Recruit volunteer peer educators into the program.
Collaborate with student organizations and other departments to create, publicize, and deliver health promotion programs and events.
Serve as a health information and referral resource and support the volunteers to do the same.
Attend weekly meetings and required trainings.
Stay up to date with various well‑being topics through educational opportunities.
Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned and as the position evolves.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Interest in well‑being and leading peer volunteers to address health issues among UNG students.
Eagerness to affect change in health behaviors through creative and effective health promotion activities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with peers, university employees, and possibly community agencies.
Capability to work as a team member and independently (self‑starter).
Organizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Positive work attitude and dependable, responsible demeanor.
Required Qualifications
Enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
Good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA).
Obtain CPR certification within one month of hire.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
Position has no financial responsibilities.
Position does not require driving.
Role is considered a position of trust.
No purchasing card (P‑Card) required.
No travel required.
No security clearance required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. UNG is a federal contractor and provides priority referrals for protected veterans.
Background Check
This position requires a background check due to its status as a position of trust.
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Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 295703
Job Summary
Peer Health Educators will provide insights and strategies to help shape well‑being messaging, develop content for social media accounts, and plan events to support well‑being initiatives. Selected candidates receive training including peer educator specific training, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and opportunities to complete a Mental Health First Aid Certification. The role operates as part of the Peer Educator Network, based at Campus Recreation and Wellness, planning, promoting, and implementing educational events and activities on various health issues. This is a paid student leadership position subject to semester GPA and conduct checks. Successful candidates will serve as leaders and role models, recruit volunteers, and gain valuable work experience, public speaking experience, and professional leadership support.
Responsibilities
Maintain an organized calendar of upcoming presentations and events.
Wear Peer Health Educator attire and a name tag while on duty or representing the department at events.
Ensure all events and presentations are properly planned and approved by your supervisor.
Recruit volunteer peer educators into the program.
Collaborate with student organizations and other departments to create, publicize, and deliver health promotion programs and events.
Serve as a health information and referral resource and support the volunteers to do the same.
Attend weekly meetings and required trainings.
Stay up to date with various well‑being topics through educational opportunities.
Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned and as the position evolves.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Interest in well‑being and leading peer volunteers to address health issues among UNG students.
Eagerness to affect change in health behaviors through creative and effective health promotion activities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with peers, university employees, and possibly community agencies.
Capability to work as a team member and independently (self‑starter).
Organizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Positive work attitude and dependable, responsible demeanor.
Required Qualifications
Enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
Good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA).
Obtain CPR certification within one month of hire.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
Position has no financial responsibilities.
Position does not require driving.
Role is considered a position of trust.
No purchasing card (P‑Card) required.
No travel required.
No security clearance required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. UNG is a federal contractor and provides priority referrals for protected veterans.
Background Check
This position requires a background check due to its status as a position of trust.
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