Student Health and Wellness - Peer Health Educator (Sexperts, Holistic Huskies, Substance Use & Risk Reduction)
Department: Student Health and Wellness (SHaW), Health Promotion
University Title: Class I – Student Peer Counseling Trainee/Class II – Student Peer Counseling Assistant
Internal Title: Student Health and Wellness - Peer Health Educator (Sexperts, Substance Use Risk Reduction, Holistic Huskies)
Under direct supervision of a Program Manager, the Student Health and Wellness – Peer Health Educator promotes, develops, and implements health and wellness programming across campus related to sexual health, substance use prevention, and mental health. Taking a public health and pro-equity approach, the Student Health and Wellness – Peer Health Educator is committed to delivering and enhancing sustainable and evidenced-based health promotion and education initiatives, by increasing the confidence and skills of UConn students to improve student health and well-being.
The Student Health and Wellness – Peer Health Educator position has three specialty tracks.
These on-campus positions report to the Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Program Manager for Substance Use Prevention Program Manager for Mental Health & Health Equity Initiatives, respectively. These positions may also have a dual-reporting line to a Graduate Assistant if one has been assigned to the program. Internal reporting structures, such as to peer coordinators, may also be present.
Note: make sure to apply on JobX and on the Microsoft Form
For more information, contact: Nishelli Ahmed at nishelli.ahmed@uconn.edu