Student Peer Health Educator - Federal Work Study

Job Details

Job Title: Student Peer Health Educator - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 297490

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 federal work study student in the Campus Recreation & Wellness department on the Dahlonega campus. Peer Health Educators 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. Peer Health Educators 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 possess a strong desire to affect change in health behaviors through creative and effective health promotion activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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 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.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award