Peer Health Educator (Gainesville)- Institutional Student Worker

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Peer Health Educator on the Gainesville Campus. Peer Health Educators will provide insights and strategies to help shape well-being messaging, help develop content for social media accounts, and plan events to support well-being initiatives. Selected candidates will receive and maintain training to include: Peer Educator specific training, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and opportunities to complete a Mental Health First Aid Certification. This position will work as part of the Peer Educator Network, operating out of Campus Recreation and Wellness, to plan, promote, and implement educational events and activities on various health issues. This is a paid student leadership position. This position is subject to semester GPA and conduct checks. Campus Recreation and Wellness is committed to supporting the academic and personal success of students and will refer students to support resources as needed. Successful candidates are expected to serve as leaders and role models in their efforts, as well as recruit volunteers. A chosen candidate can expect to receive valuable work experience, knowledge, leadership opportunities, public speaking experience, and professional leadership support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 10 assigned hours per week
• Plan, promote, and implement educational events and activities on various health issues, including supporting the Live Well UNG initiative.
• Maintain 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.
• Make sure that all events and presentations are properly planned and approved by your supervisor.
• Recruit volunteer peer educators into the program.
• Seek out opportunities to work collaboratively 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 serve in the same capacity.
• Attend weekly meetings and required trainings.
• Stay up to date with various well-being topics through educational opportunities.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned and as determined as the position evolves.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The ideal candidate should have an interest in well-being, be interested in leading a group of peer volunteers in addressing health issues relevant among UNG students, and must possess a strong desire to affect change in health behaviors through creative and effective health promotion activities, as well as the following:
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and to be able to communicate effectively with their peers, University employees and possibly, community agencies.
• Must be able to work as a team member and independently ("self-starter").
• Must be able to organize and manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Must possess positive work attitude and be dependable and responsible.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must be in good academic standing (2.5 GPA).
• Must have or obtain CPR certification within 1 month of hire.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust