Student Assistant – Peer Health Educator
Stevenson University
On-site
Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
Public Health & Advocacy
Position Summary
The Student Assistant will work closely with the University Health Nurse Practitioner and the team of Student Assistants to create a wellness promotion plan and to deliver educational events and activities on various wellness issues for students. Successful candidates are expected to serve as leaders and role models in their efforts, and to serve as an extension of the professional Wellness Center staff and the Student Affairs Division of Stevenson University.
Essential Functions
Work collaboratively with the Wellness Center staff to create a strategic plan for peer-ed wellness events and activities. Meet weekly with the University Health Nurse Practitioner and other team members to maintain communication and our forward progress towards established goals. Assist in developing and implementing educational and social programs geared towards education of healthy habits, wellness, alcohol and other drug issues. Be well versed on wellness and AOD topics, including; alcohol and other drug use/abuse, healthy relationships (communication, verbal, /physical abuse) and personal health. Participate in Open houses/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 4 weeks of starting position Work at the front desk managing visitor traffic, assisting with in-coming phone calls, and scheduling appointments
The Student Assistant will work closely with the University Health Nurse Practitioner and the team of Student Assistants to create a wellness promotion plan and to deliver educational events and activities on various wellness issues for students. Successful candidates are expected to serve as leaders and role models in their efforts, and to serve as an extension of the professional Wellness Center staff and the Student Affairs Division of Stevenson University.
Essential Functions
Work collaboratively with the Wellness Center staff to create a strategic plan for peer-ed wellness events and activities. Meet weekly with the University Health Nurse Practitioner and other team members to maintain communication and our forward progress towards established goals. Assist in developing and implementing educational and social programs geared towards education of healthy habits, wellness, alcohol and other drug issues. Be well versed on wellness and AOD topics, including; alcohol and other drug use/abuse, healthy relationships (communication, verbal, /physical abuse) and personal health. Participate in Open houses/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 4 weeks of starting position Work at the front desk managing visitor traffic, assisting with in-coming phone calls, and scheduling appointments