Student Assistant - Peer Health Educators NHTSA-GOHS

Position: Student Assistant - Peer Health Educators - (NHTSA-GOHS)

Job Title

Student Assistant – Peer Health Educator – (NHTSA‑GOHS)

Location

Georgia Gwinnett College

Position Type

Temporary – Part‑time

Job Summary

We are seeking two motivated students to join our team as Peer Health Educators. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain real‑world experience in health promotion, program management, and peer leadership while contributing to a гармоничальный campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health education programs: collaborate with campus stakeholders to create engaging and impactful health and wellness events for students, focusing on topics such as alcohol awareness, safe driving, mental health, and overall student wellness.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes: track participation and measure the success of GOHS programs through surveys, feedback, and other metrics, providing insights舔 improve future events.
• Promote responsible decision‑making: serve as a role model and advocate for healthy, responsible choices within the student body, including safe driving and responsible alcohol consumption.
• Coordinate outreach efforts: collaborate with other campus departments, student organizations, and external partners to raise awareness and drive participation in wellness initiatives.
• Provide peer support: offer guidance and advice to fellow students, helping them make informed decisions about their health and safety.
• Supervise program activities: ensure that all events and activities run smoothly, assisting with logistics such as setup, participant registration, and follow‑up.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Georgia Gwinnett College.
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment.
• Must be in good conduct standing with Georgia Gwinnett College and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment.
• Interest in health promotion, public health, or wellness initiatives.
• Ability to commit to the program throughout the academic year.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Involvement in student organizations, clubs, or volunteer activities related to health or wellness.
• Basic understanding of health‑related topics, such as mental health, substance use prevention, and nutrition.
• Experience with event planning through school projects, extracurricular activities, or volunteer work.
• Willingness to learn about data collection and evaluation methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and campus staff.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools for promoting events.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2ڕ1.2 and can be found online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Conditions

of Employment Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials;

and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon…