Student Assistant – Peer Health Educator

Stevenson University • Owings Mills, MD

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About The Position

The Student Assistant will work closely with the University Health Nurse Practitioner and a team of Student Assistants to create a wellness promotion plan and deliver educational events and activities on wellness issues for students. Successful candidates are expected to serve as leaders and role models and as an extension of the professional Wellness Center staff and the Student Affairs Division of Stevenson University.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Wellness Center staff to create a strategic plan for peer-education wellness events and activities.
• Meet weekly with the University Health Nurse Practitioner and other team members to maintain communication and make progress toward established goals.
• Assist in developing and implementing educational and social programs focused on healthy habits, wellness, alcohol and other drug issues.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with wellness and alcohol and other drug topics, including substance use and abuse, healthy relationships, communication, verbal and physical abuse, and personal health.
• Participate in open houses and Accepted Student Days on occasional Saturdays throughout the year.
• Participate in tabling events and other initiatives as needed.
• Complete the NASPA Peer-Educator certification within four weeks of starting the position.
• Work at the front desk, manage visitor traffic, assist with incoming phone calls, and schedule appointments.
• Serve as a leader and role model and as an extension of the Wellness Center staff and Student Affairs Division.

What This Job Offers

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