South Wood County Populations Health Program Assistant

Universities of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hiring three undergraduate students to support the South Wood County Population Health Project under the supervision of Assistant Professor Tami Swenson. Option 1: Student trainers will lead weekly sessions for after-school programs, plan activities to boost activity and nutrition, and may drive UWSP fleet cars for program needs.

Option 2: The student will collaborate with community groups and faculty on research surveys, compile evidence, and create

Qualifications

• Student must be in good academic standing.
• Willingness to learn.
• Compliance with HIPAA laws.
• Become an authorized driver per UW-System policy if required to drive UWSP fleet vehicles.
• Professional communication.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with one of two programs under the South Wood County Population Health Project.
• Option 1: lead weekly sessions for after-school programs, plan activities, and support sessions.
• Option 2: assist research surveys, summarize evidence, and develop parent resources.

Skills

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Authorized driver per UW System policy

Job description

Position Title:

South Wood County Populations Health Program Assistant

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

The School of Health Sciences and Wellness is hiring three undergraduate students to work with Assistant Professor Tami Swenson and the South Wood County Population Health Project.

Students will assist with one of two programs managed under the South Wood County Population Health Project.

Option 1: UWPS Healthy LifeStars

Student trainers will lead weekly sessions for after school programs sponsored by South Wood County YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin Rapids Area at the Nekoosa Public Schools District, the Port Edwards Elementary School, and the Boys and Girls Club in Wisconsin Rapids. Duties include lesson planning focused on increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and setting goals and activity planning for interactive games and active play sessions. Student trainers may be required to drive UWSP fleet cars to the after school programs for other UWSP students completing service requirements in their coursework and assisting the trainers with the afternoon session.

Option 2: Trusted Vaccine Information Hub

The student will work collaboratively with community groups and UWSP faculty preparing research surveys, summarizing scientific evidence base, and developing parent resources to improve childhood vaccination rates in South Wood County. The first phase of the project will be HPV vaccination as cancer prevention and creating Marshfield Clinics new trusted information resource section in their Out of School Network Alliance website, blogsphere, and podcast series. The second phase is direct work with MacMillan Library Youth Programming with Wood County Public Health for trusted information resources to promote MMR vaccines.

All project work will be supervised by Tami Swenson.

Job Requirements:

• Student must be in good academic standing.
• Willingness to learn.
• Compliance with HIPAA Laws.
• Become an authorized driver per UW-System’s authorized driver policy in the event a student needs to drive a UWSP fleet vehicle.
• Professional communication
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office software.

Pay rate = $14.00 /hour

Start date: 10/18/2026

End date: 5/14/2026

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail].

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.