Peer Health Educator (Starting January 2026)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Wisconsin is seeking a Peer Health Educator to design and present wellness programs for students. This role includes collaboration with campus partners and providing support for health education initiatives. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled undergraduates with strong communication skills and a commitment to student engagement. This position offers $14.00/hour for 10-15 flexible hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.25.
• Commitment to the PHE program for at least 1 academic year.
• Comfort in speaking to students and groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present educational programming to UWM students.
• Complete routine assessment and evaluation of programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners on programming.

Skills

Public speaking skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Flexibility in hours

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate coursework

Job description

Peer Health Educator (Starting January 2026)

Job Summary: The Peer Health Educator (PHE) will provide educational training and programming to UWM students. The PHE will be responsible for refreshing existing programming and developing new programs on health and wellness topics that are relevant to the college student population. This includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: alcohol and other drug use; sexual health; stress, time management and relaxation; nutrition, fitness and body image; healthy relationships and violence prevention. The PHE is also responsible for presenting educational programs and information to their peers, through programs, social media, and tabling events.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Develop and present relevant educational programming to UWM students.
• Complete routine assessment and program evaluation.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop, facilitate and support programming across campus.
• Serve as a liaison to campus partners to communicate collaborations and assist with program planning and implementation.
• Gather and develop materials to be displayed at campus tabling events and on campus bulletin boards.
• Assist in marketing, social media content creation, and promotion of programs and events hosted by the PHEs and partners within the Student Health and Wellness Center.

Additional Duties

• Serve as a student representative on at least one campus committee.
• Support other departmental projects and needs as requested.
• Perform other appropriate duties and assignments as required and/or assigned by the Health Promotion Coordinator.

Skills To Be Gained

In this position, individuals will gain:

• A foundational understanding of health promotion, health education, health behavior models and theories, and the social determinants of health.
• A well-rounded understanding of health topics relevant to the college student population.
• Experience in working collaboratively with peers and campus partners.
• Public speaking skills

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate coursework at UWM
• Minimum GPA of 2.25
• Commitment to the PHE program for at least 1 academic year
• Comfort in speaking to students and student groups
• Ability to be flexible in hours to include some evening work

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at a desk and completing work on a computer
• Occasionally lifts or carries program supplies to events, up to 25 pounds

Compensation & Evaluation

The starting wage for this position is $14.00/hour. This is determined with consideration of university guidance and comparable positions across campus. Employees will be evaluated once per year in accordance with the UWM Student Employee Manual. Employees will be considered for a merit increase at the time of evaluation. For reference, the Student Employee Manual can be found at uwm.edu/hr/student-employees/

Hours: 10-15 hours per week, flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, with regular evenings

Department: Student Health and Wellness Center

Student’s Length of Employment: At least one academic year

Anticipated Start Date: Late January, 2026. All PHEs are required to attend onboarding and training sessions before the start of the semester. Training details will be shared after acceptance of position.