Fontaine Peer Educator
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
Public Health, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Posting Number
G/R31929P
Working TitleFontaine Peer Educator
DepartmentUHC-The Fontaine Center
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Employee
Additional Schedule InformationMust be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per month including evening programming.
Advertised Salary$12,480
Anticipated Start Date08/17/2026
Posting Date01/15/2026
Open Until FilledYes
Location of VacancyAthens Area
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• Facilitate outreach events, including awareness and tabling events.
• Complete content specifically onboarding training and ongoing professional development.
• Prepare information sheets related to interpersonal violence, substance use prevention, healthy relationships, sexual health, and well-being.
• Use creativity to assist in making visuals for prevention strategies across campus.
• Create buttons for students and employees to raise awareness about certain health and wellness related issues.
• Effectively communicate by adapting approaches to meet a wide range of student needs.
• Co‑facilitate presentations on upstander intervention, stress management, healthy relationships, well‑being, and other well‑being related topics.
• Perform related work and other duties as assigned.
90%
Part‑Time/Flexible ScheduleWork a minimum of 15 hours per month including evening programming.
Classification TitleStudent Assistant
FLSA StatusNon‑Exempt
FTE0.5
Position SummaryFontaine Peer Educators provide support and assistance to all aspects of the Fontaine Center including Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention, Alcohol and other Drug Use Prevention, Sexual Health Education, and Well‑being. This position will manage multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining actively engaged in duties. This position will communicate effectively with staff and peers to ensure tasks are completed accurately in a busy environment with ongoing deadlines.
Relevant/PreferredEducation, Experience, Licensure, Certification
- Preferred Major in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work,…
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