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Student adjunct/Worker:Lamar UniversityJob description:Student adjunct/Worker
Posting DetailsPosting SummaryPosition Title: Student adjunct/Worker Posting Number: STU320 VP Area: VP Student Affairs Division: Student Facilities Department: Student Health Center Job location: Student manager: Jayna Bonnette Work Study Required?: No Job tasks: JOB SUMMARY: Peer Health Educators operate as leaders in educating and influencing the campus student body about health and wellness topics. Peer Health Educators will develop and present educational programs to the campus community on a variety of topics such as alcohol consciousness, substance abuse, sexual responsibility, STDs, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and other significant topics for Lamar University students. Peer Health Educators will develop and enhance teaching and public speaking expertise. They will also lgain the importance of networking and developing relationships with other groups on campus. The Peer Health Educator will report to the adjunct Director of Health Education in the Student Health Center. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Peer Health Educators, known as ?Healthy Cards? will serve as an example to their fellow Lamar University peers. Information technology is expected that Healthy Cards Leaders will demonstrate prosperous leadership abilities in program development and implementation to create a positive, healthy community culture. Healthy Cards must have the capability to disseminate information through various means including presentations, tabling, and informal interactions. JOB Job Category: Part time not to exceed 19.5 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible and planned around school. Students who are hired as Peer Health Educators are expected to stay at least two semesters including summer. Peer Health Educators begin their first semester starting in the spring and continuing through the summer and fall. Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Current full-time Lamar University student » Maintain a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA » Possesses strong verbal expertise and interest in educating peers » Able to work with individuals and groups in a leadership abilities capacity » capability to openly discuss health related sensitive issues, in a non-judgmental way » Proficient in Microsoft Office and Canva » Attend and actively participate in training sessions, including: » Complete Certified Peer Education training with a certifying exam score of 80% through scheduled trainings at Student Health Center » leadership abilities Conference » Develop and implement health education programming on campus to raise consciousness and promote discussion, including: » Promoting Healthy Cards all over campus » Establishing relationships with other student organizations on campus to provide programming and presentations to these organizations or in connection with these organizations » Deliver Healthy Cards presentations to student groups » Assisting with additional program tasks as assigned Physical Requirements: » The position requires the capability to lift and move event materials/equipment. This position may require long hours spent standing during events. Candidates should be able to stand, walk, and perform job tasks for extended periods. Certifications Required: Work Hours: Job Conditions: Additional Instructions for candidates: EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you a current full-time Lamar University student? » Yes » No » * List any university activities in which you have been involved in the past, including leadership abilities positions held. (Open Ended Question) » * List any activities (organizations, employment, athletics, etc.) that you plan to participate in over the next Academic Year. Please include the approximate time commitment (in hours) per week. (Open Ended Question) » * Why do you want to become a Lamar University Peer Health Educator? (Open Ended Question) » * What do you expect to gain from the practice of being a Peer Health Educator? (Open Ended Question) » * Describe the personal strengths and talents you possess that would enhance Healthy Cards programs and events. (Open Ended Question) » * If you could provide any health program to Lamar University students, what would Information technology look like? (Open Ended Question) » * Please provide two individuals we can contact who will speak on your behalf and about your expertise. A reference may be a former employer, teachers, coaches, ministers, etc., but may not be related to you. Please provide the name, title, relationship, phone number and email address. (Open Ended Question) » * Provide a list of times between 8:00am -4:00pm Monday-Friday when you are available for an interview (Please do not list that you are available all day, we want to know when you have class and are not available): (Open Ended Question) » * Do you qualify and/or receive Financial Aid/Work Study? » Yes » No Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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