Student Peer Health Educator - Federal Study

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Recreational Sports department on the Oconee campus. This position will work as part of the Peer Educator Network, operating out of Campus Recreation and Wellness, to plan, promote, and implement educational events and activities on various health issues. This is a paid student leadership position.

Successful candidates are expected to serve as leaders and role models in their efforts, as well as recruit volunteers. A chosen candidate can expect to receive valuable work experience, knowledge, leadership opportunities, public speaking experience, and professional leadership support.

• Plan, promote, and implement educational events and activities on various health issues, including supporting the Live Well UNG initiative.
• Seek out opportunities to work collaboratively with student organizations and other departments to create, publicize, and deliver health promotion programs and events.
• Serve as a health information and referral resource and support the volunteers to serve in the same capacity.
• Attend weekly meetings and required trainings.
• Stay up to date with various well‑being topics through educational opportunities.

• The ideal candidate should have an interest in well‑being, be interested in leading a group of peer volunteers in addressing health issues relevant among UNG students, and must possess a strong desire to affect change in health behaviors through creative and effective health promotion activities, as well as the following:
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to communicate effectively with peers, University employees and possibly community agencies.
• Must be able to work as a team member and independently ("self‑starter").
• Must be able to organize and manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Must possess a positive work attitude and be dependable and responsible.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is not considered a position of trust.