Fontaine Peer Educator

Fontaine Peer Educator

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Position Details

Posting Number: G/R31929P

Working Title:

Fontaine Peer Educator

Department: UHC-The Fontaine Center

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per month including evening programming.

Advertised Salary: $12,480

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/17/2026

Posting Date: 01/15/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location of Vacancy:
Athens 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.
• Uses creativity to assist in making visuals for prevention strategies across campus.
• Creates 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.
• Performs related work and other duties as assigned.
• Part time/Flexible with Class Schedule. Work a minimum of 15 hours per month including evening programming.

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code: FTE .50

Position Summary:

Fontaine 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.

• Preferred Major in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work, Communications or related field.
• Previous experience with public speaking.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to facilitate challenging conversations with respect and empathy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, on campus and in the community.
• A commitment to working with various populations.

Transport light weight equipment (computer and program materials) across campus and to offsite presentations.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment…