PEER HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

University of WashingtonUnited states

30+ days ago

Salary

$3,749.00–$5,010.00 monthly

Job description

Peer Health Education Program Coordinator

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Health & Wellness Resource Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Peer Health Education Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)) to join their team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health Education :

Serve as a main point of contact for student peer health educators on campus.
Assist in beginning of the year and ongoing trainings for peer health educators, helping them to develop the skills to create high quality health education programs.
Oversee the student’s creation of health education materials, including flyers, handouts, and social media posts, ensuring that materials adhere to rigorous best practice guidelines.
Provide event support for health education events on campus, including marketing, room reservations, event set up and take down.
Monitor program content to stay up to date in education recommendations in areas of sexual health, mental health, healthy relationships, and basic needs.

Administrative :

Track data from peer education programs, including event attendance and social media engagement.

Help develop and implement a regular assessment plan for student staff.

Contribute to program and strategic planning for growing health education programs on campus.

Manage assignments and work load for peer health educators.

Oversee ordering of supplies needed for health education programs.

Maintain relationships with on and off campus partners to increase collaborations.

Assist in reserving space for meetings and events.

Participate in department and campus committees as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the health promotion & wellness or health education or peer education OR equivalent education / experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience in health education, higher education, or peer education desired (could be professional or student experience).

Strong email and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including students, staff, and faculty.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and a willingness to work with new software, technologies, and systems.

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.

Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.

Comfortable in fast paced environment and multi-tasking.

Available for primarily in-person, student facing work, with some remote flexibility.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1-3 years of work experience in health education or higher education settings

Experience with marketing and design work, including social media.

Experience in the planning and the logistical coordination of programs and events.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.