Job Title
POWER Student Worker
Requisition Number
DU12724
Department Name
1B370:Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWER
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
up to $15.00/hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky
Required Related Experience
NA
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Some lifting boxes and pulling carts of materials to/from programs; some repetitive motion preparing materials for programs (no more than 25lbs).
Shift
TBD- Hours vary depending on schedule, average 5-10 hours weekly.
Job Summary
MUST BE A FULL-TIME UK STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING. Student Wellness Ambassadors are a diverse group of students who work with the Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) Team in Student Success to support the health and wellbeing of University of Kentucky students by reducing risk, preventing illness, and empowering healthy behavior change. The Student Wellness Ambassador will work with the team to provide health education outreach on topics such as stress management, body image, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco/vape cessation, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and other related wellness topics. Student Wellness Ambassadors are leaders and work in teams to plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate health education outreach programs.
Student Wellness Ambassadors can develop skills in leadership, public speaking, peer-to-peer information sharing, outreach, marketing, and evaluation. Student Wellness Ambassadors also have the opportunity to work with students and professionals from diverse organizations and departments across campus. Student Wellness Ambassadors provide programming that is sensitive to race, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, culture, religion, and individual capabilities.
This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Strong interest and enthusiasm in promoting a healthy lifestyle among fellow students
- Open mind to cultures, practices, and identities different from your own
- Sensitivity to controversial and personal topics that are sometimes embarrassing, and have a willingness to talk candidly about them
- Ability to articulate facts about health-enhancing behaviors and dispel myths and misconceptions
- Dedication to health education and wellness, health promotion, and the peer health education program
- Demonstrate a sincere concern for others, their well-being and quality of life
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal communication skills (large groups and one-on-one)
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to speak publicly in a positive, engaging, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner
- Ability to facilitate group discussions and include all members of the audience
- Ability to show concern and empathy in a one-on-one information-sharing format
- Ability to function in a group, both as a leader and as a supportive team member
- Ability to develop informational and marketing materials for use in print and online
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
12/15/2024
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.