Salary/Position Classification

• $12.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 8-12 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Health & Wellness Peer Educators serve as members of the Wellness & Health Promotion Team at UND. In this position you will engage with UND students using presentations, programs, and outreach initiatives to support students in reaching their personal health and academic goals. Peer educators also serve as positive role models and leaders at UND by demonstrating good judgment, ethical behavior, and respect for others and self, especially in relation to health and wellness issues.

This is a part-time, non-benefitted position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and assess health & wellness programs and outreach activities that educate UND students on a variety of health topics.
• Facilitate presentations and workshops for fellow students throughout campus, including the residence halls, Greek community, University Life classes, and other settings.
• Assist with major Health & Wellness programming and events and/or initiatives as assigned.
• Attend required meetings.
• Participate in all staff trainings prior to the start of classes.
• Complete Certified Peer Educator course
• Other duties as assigned.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Development
• Intrapersonal Development
• Professionalism

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Personal interest in health and wellness issues facing college students
• Basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be able to work evening and weekend hours.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire. (Training provided by the Wellness Center at no cost for employees)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
  
  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be submitted by the closing date include the following materials:

• Resume (Word or PDF format only)
• Cover Letter (Word or PDF format only)

Please include in application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the completion of a criminal history background check.

The University of North Dakota Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Wellness Center provides all current employees the opportunity to apply for vacant staff positions first and preference will be given to these employees.

Position is open until filled.