Position Introduction:

• The Health Outreach Peer Health Educators are student leaders who promote health, wellness, and preventive care across the University of Oklahoma community. Through presentations, outreach events, social media, and peer-to-peer engagement, Peer Health Educators help students develop healthy habits, navigate common health concerns, and connect with the many services available at Goddard Health Center.
• Peer Health Educators serve as ambassadors for Goddard Health Center by increasing awareness of available healthcare services and empowering students to make informed decisions that support their academic success and overall well-being. Peer educators receive comprehensive training in health promotion, communication, presentation skills, and campus resources while gaining valuable leadership and professional development experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Health Outreach Peer Health Educators will:

• Represent Goddard Health Center at campus outreach events, health fairs, tabling events, and university programs.
• Facilitate engaging presentations and workshops on health and wellness topics for student organizations, residence halls, classrooms, and campus departments.
• Educate students about the healthcare services available at Goddard Health Center, including:
  
  • Primary Care
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nutrition Services
  • Pharmacy
  • Laboratory Services
  • X-Ray
  • Health Outreach programs
  • Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation
  • InBody Assessments
  • Other wellness resources
    
    
• Promote healthy lifestyle behaviors related to:
  • Nutrition
  • Physical activity
  • Sleep
  • Stress management
  • Mental wellness
  • Illness prevention
  • Preventive care
  • Healthy habits for college students
• Assist with planning, promoting, and implementing campus health promotion initiatives and special events.
• Develop educational materials, social media content, and promotional campaigns that support Health Outreach programming.
• Serve as a positive role model and trusted peer resource for fellow students.
• Refer students to appropriate campus and community resources when needed.
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and staff meetings.
• Complete administrative tasks including event preparation, attendance tracking, and program evaluation.

Learning Opportunities

As a Health Outreach Peer Health Educator, students will develop valuable professional skills including:

• Public speaking and presentation facilitation
• Health communication
• Leadership and teamwork
• Event planning and outreach
• Health promotion programming
• Social media and health marketing
• Professional networking
• Community engagement
• Program evaluation and data collection

Why Join the Health Outreach Team?

This position provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of the OU community while gaining hands-on experience in health promotion. Peer Health Educators help fellow students stay healthy, recover when they are sick or injured, and understand how to access the services and resources available through Goddard Health Center. Students in this role build leadership skills, strengthen their resumes, and contribute to creating a healthier campus community.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Commitments:

• Attend all required Peer Health Educator training before the start of each semester.
• Attend regular staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Maintain reliable communication with supervisors.
• Work scheduled outreach events, presentations, and assigned office hours.
• Provide supervisors with class schedules and availability each semester.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while representing Goddard Health Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups or willing to develop presentation skills.
• Dependable, organized, and responsible.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for helping fellow students improve their health and well-being.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• Interest in health promotion, public health, healthcare, education, wellness, or related fields.
• Previous leadership, volunteer, peer education, or customer service experience.
• Experience with public speaking, event planning, social media, or graphic design is a plus.
• Familiarity with campus resources and student organizations.