Student Health Promotion Worker

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional dev in公

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is seeking a Student Health Promotion assistant to support development and execution of programs promoting students’ health and well-being. You will help with outreach, education campaigns, and events that encourage healthy mental, physical, and emotional behaviors on campus.

The role also supports SPARK grant initiatives to help the campus implement tobacco-free policies, working to create a healthier campus environment for UW-Superior students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.
• Enrolled as a UW-Superior student.
• Passion for health promotion and well-being.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for advocating a nicotine-free campus through tabling events and engaging with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, planning, and implementation of health promotion materials.
• Organize and participate in mental health and well-being awareness campaigns.
• Assist in planning wellness events and tobacco cessation programs.
• Distribute information on SHCS services at campus events.
• Create engaging content (flyers, social media posts) to promote events.
• Gather data on campus tobacco-free policy compliance and report findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Event planning

Fed Work-Study eligible

UW-Superior student

Health promotion passion

Job description

Job Summary

The Student Health Promotion role will support the development and execution of programs promoting students' health and well-being. This position assists in delivering outreach initiatives, education campaigns, and events that encourage healthy mental, physical, and emotional health behaviors. This position will also support the Student Health & Counseling Services SPARK grant's initiative to help the campus implement tobacco-free initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistant in designing, planning, and implementing health promotion materials.


• Organize and participate in mental health and well-being awareness campaigns.


• Assist in planning events such as wellness fairs, workshops, and tobacco cessation programs.


• Help maintain and distribute information on services offered through Student Health & Counseling Services at campus events.


• Create engaging content (flyers, social media posts, etc.) to promote events.


• Assist in gathering data on the campus's compliance with the tobacco-free policy and providing feedback to the well-being office.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.


• Enrolled as a UW-Superior student.


• Passion for health promotion and well-being.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Enthusiasm in the advocacy towards a 100% nicotine-free campus through the work of tabling events, meetings with key administration staff, and educating students about the physical, mental, and environmental dangers of nicotine use.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Experience in event planning or public health education (preferred but not required).

Work Schedule

10-15 hours per week, with flexibility around class schedules. Center is open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $12.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development in public health and well-being.

Notice to New Employees (Background Check)

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Employment will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

EEO / Employment Conditions

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.

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