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Categories: Student Academic Year

Department: Wellness & Health Promotion

Peer Educator

  • 495400
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Federal Work Study Student
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Sep 28 2024

Salary/Position Classification

  • $12.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 5-15 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this 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 at UND by demonstrating good judgment, ethical behavior, and respect for others and self, especially in relation to health and wellness issues.

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
  • Other duties as assigned

Areas of focus will be centered around the Seven Dimensions of Wellness. There may be other wide-ranging topic areas that will need to be addressed due to changing and evolving health behaviors in college students.

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
  • Health Communication

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
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester
  • 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. 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.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Starfish or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

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.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.