Coordinator of Peer Education

Details

Posted: 11-Feb-24

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Salary: Open

Categories:

Healthcare
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 31239

Department: Student Health Center - 40210

Brief Summary of Work for this position:

The Coordinator of Peer Education is part of a team working to create a comprehensive focus on health and well-being for UNCW students. This position is responsible for overseeing the peer education program including the recruitment, training, mentorship, supervision, evaluation, and retention of the Health Promotion peer educators. 
This position will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs on a variety of health and wellness topics, including alcohol and other drugs, nutrition, sexual health, sleep, and stress. This position includes presenting educational programs, serving as a consultant to others on health-related topics as needed, and serving as an active member of the campus well-being initiative.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience :

• A master's degree in health education, Public or Community Health, or a related field is preferred.
• CHES or MCHES certification is preferred.
• Three or more years of experience supervising student employees or peer educators is preferred.
• Experience with marketing, especially through social media, is preferred.
• Current working knowledge of current health issues affecting college students.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs on a variety of health-related issues.
• At least one year of experience supervising students, student employees, or others.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, families, and local partners, with a focus on confidentiality.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

None

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC ) is to provide student-centered, affordable, quality health and preventive care to UNCW students. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services, a retail pharmacy, health education, and intervention services. The Health Center's goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so that they can fully engage in and out of the classroom.
As a part of the SHC, Health Promotion serves as the campus resource for information on a variety of health and wellness topics, including alcohol and other drugs, nutrition, sexual health, sleep, and stress. Services and educational programming are provided to increase students' knowledge and commitment to personal health and well-being. The office also provides educational programs for the campus conduct system and coordinates the collegiate recovery community.

College/School Information:

The Division of Student Affairs comprises of departments that are responsible for providing student support, service and educational programs that are accessible to all university community members.
Student Affairs staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom.
We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

Applicant Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

AA/EEO Statement:

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs
About The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Connections working at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
More Jobs from This Employer
https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/19741315/coordinator-of-peer-education
Return to Search Results