Position Classification:
Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt, and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?
General Schedule:
Position typically works 30 hours per week Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible scheduling available based on department approval and in compliance with UCO policies and procedures.
Hourly pay rate is equivalent to $31,200 -$38,937.60 per year.
Position Overview
This position serves as the staff advisor for our Peer Health Leaders program. The Peer Health Leadership Internship Program (PHL) is a yearlong, paid (via tuition waiver) student program on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). The PHL program is designed to train approximately 6-10 motivated students to help their peers reduce unhealthy behaviors through education and life skills training. The Peer Health Leaders will address issues such as alcohol abuse, tobacco use, diet and exercise, sexually transmitted diseases, problematic eating behavior, mental and physical health and stress management.
The Peer Health Leader Coordinator position is responsible for managing the Peer Health Leaders, who will be trained and assisted in delivering engaging and dynamic activities, events, presentations, and table advertising on campus grounds to promote a healthy lifestyle among the UCO student population.
Job Duties
- This position will oversee the recruitment, training, functioning, and evaluation of the PHL program.
- This position will additionally work with the coordinator of the Higher Education Prevention Services (HEPS) grant to provide comprehensive opioid and stimulant misuse prevention to campus students, staff, and faculty.
- This position will work with the Health Promotion team in order to monitor national, statewide, and campus trends and help to ensure that relevant outreach, educational programming, and resources are provided to meet the needs of the campus community.
- This position will provide strategic leadership and guidance in the development of a healthy environment for students at the University of Central Oklahoma.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic, multi-level, research-informed, non-biased, and comprehensive approach to health promotion and prevention at the University of Central Oklahoma.
- Design, facilitate and implement campus health promotion efforts by developing mental and physical health education content and skills training.
- Incorporate health promotion into academic research, courses, and programs that includes transformative learning goals and outcomes.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to Peer Health Leaders, Health Promotion Volunteers, and graduate/student staff, who are responsible for providing educational programs, support, training, and resources to the student body.
- Collaborate and develop effective relationships with other departments on campus, including but not limited to, Housing, Title IX office, Student Engagement, Greek Life, University Police, International House, Wellness Center, and Academic Affairs.
- Partner with community agencies to enhance mental and physical health programming and services available to students. Including but not limited to, Oklahoma Challenge, Developing Caring Communities Committed to Action (DCCCA), Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, National Guard, and Oklahoma Eating Disorders Association.
- Coordinate on campus presentation requests.
- Maintain social media presence and develop campaigns, promote programs and services, and educational information.
- Monitor activities and provide reports on participation, safety, and compliance.
- Conducts needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in and satisfaction with programs.
- Make recommendations for program improvement.
- Utilize findings from the American College Health Assessment or other bench-marked surveys to inform mental and physical health education programming and design and implement assessment methods to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, gauge student impact, and increase the reach of the health promotion initiatives.
- Ensure timely reporting of participant survey data, and support with survey development and data analysis can be provided.
- Monitor Peer Health Leader budget.
- Participates in UCOs Healthy Campus Initiative.
- Serve as a content expert for the university community about high-impact practices related to public health/mental and physical health initiatives, trends, data, theory, and research.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of student information that may be collected through health assessment, programming, onsite screenings or other health promotion activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
*We are seeking a good fit for our team and are willing to train the right person.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in job related field plus 3+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred
Master’s degree in public health, behavioral health or related field, or equivalent experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Experience using PC computers and software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Canva, and Zoom.
- Must be a self-starter and have good time management and problem-solving skills.
- Work well within a team and able to collaborate with others.
- Have an outgoing and pleasant personality.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
