Student Health Center - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

CSU Careers • San Bernardino, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Health Educator (PHE) Student Assistant promotes health and wellness on campus by educating students and providing accurate health-related information. The position assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs that may address reproductive health, nutrition and physical fitness, mental health and stress management, and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The PHE serves as a liaison between the Student Health Center and the campus community and models a health-conscious lifestyle as a positive role model for other students.

This is a part-time, temporary, seasonal, on-campus student employment position. The anticipated hiring range is $16.90 per hour. A commitment for a full academic year and at least 8 hours per week is preferred. The position may occasionally require evening and weekend work; schedules may vary based on business needs. Student employees may not telecommute, and employees must reside in California.

Applicants must meet Federal Work-Study and student eligibility requirements, including current-year FAFSA completion, satisfactory academic progress, qualifying enrollment and financial need, an official award notification, and eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 semester and cumulative GPA; international students must be enrolled full-time. A Social Security card is required for payroll. Background and driver’s license checks may be required.

Requirements

• Be admitted or registered as a CSU student.
• Maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
• Be enrolled at CSUSB at least half-time: 6 units for undergraduates or 3 units for graduate students. International students must be enrolled full-time: 12 undergraduate units or 6 graduate units.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Provide a Social Security card for payroll.
• For Federal Work-Study eligibility: complete a FAFSA for the current award year; maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress; have federal financial need of at least $2,000; submit requested financial aid documents by their due dates; receive an official award notification; and be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident.
• Be able to learn and perform assigned work, follow oral instructions, work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students, communicate effectively with all levels, and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Reside in California upon hire.
• Complete a background check if required.

Nice To Haves

• Public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.
• Dependability, reliability, and respectfulness.
• Maintain a 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A strong desire to share health information and a sincere interest in helping others with health-related matters.
• Demonstrate a healthy lifestyle.
• Commit to a full academic year and a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Be able to attend required activities; the posting does not specify which activities.

Responsibilities

• Educate students and provide accurate health-related information.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs.
• Support programs covering topics such as reproductive health, nutrition and physical fitness, mental health and stress management, and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
• Serve as a liaison between the Student Health Center and the campus community.
• Model a health-conscious lifestyle and serve as a positive role model for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed