Federal Study Student, Population Health & Health Disparities

Job Title

Federal Work Study Student, Population Health & Health Disparities

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Work with the Chronic Diseases Prevention and Self‑Management Program team to enroll or lead program classes.

• Recruit program participants, adhering to each program's eligibility criteria.
• Participate in recruitment events, pitching the program information to potential participants.
• Participate in investigator meetings and workshops.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Conduct Chronic Diseases Prevention and Self‑Management Program classes, as assigned.
• Collect and report point‑of‑care blood work, biometrics, and surveys from program participants.
• Record and report participant data and outcomes.

To be trained as a lifestyle coach or leader within 3 months of hire, if leading any applicable classes.

• Earning a degree in public health, healthcare administration or related discipline.
• Bilingual (English – Spanish).
• Experience in implementing lifestyle modification programs.
• Experience working in academic health centers.
• Experience working with participants of all ages.

Commensurate with experience.

1150 – Ewing Hall, Galveston, TX, United States.

Temporary;
Day Shift;
Non‑Manager;
Student Title;
Standard shift; 23 hours per week.

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