Student Peer Health Educator
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Education / Teaching
Health Educator -
Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Health Educator, Health Promotion
Supervisor Title Executive Director of the Dyson Wellness Center
Description of Job Duties
Responsibilities- Mandatory attendance at weekly meetings (Tuesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm).
- Design, organize and participate in campus-wide awareness activities and outreach programs.
- Design and distribute promotional materials.
- Work individually and with other PHEs on tasks as assigned.
- Assist in the recruitment and training of future PHEs.
- Assist in the collection of statistical data to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
- Identify community members at risk and follow mandatory protocols expected of all North Central College employees.
- Maintain confidentiality expected at the Dyson Wellness Center.
- Support departmental goals of the Dyson Wellness Center.
- Mandatory completion of Dyson Wellness Center Student Worker Training.
- Mandatory attendance at ongoing training sessions.
Peer Health Educators receive comprehensive Bacchus peer health training which will prepare the PHE to facilitate dynamic outreach programs, create informative awareness events, and promote and support a healthy campus culture. A BACCHUS certificate is received upon successful completion of training. Ongoing collaboration and training with the Dyson Wellness Center staff occurs throughout the term.
Qualifications- Must be a full-time NCC student.
- Demonstrate a strong interest and enthusiasm in promoting healthy behaviors among the College community with sincere concern for others.
- Ability to speak publicly in a positive, engaging, interactive, nonjudgmental way.
- Enrolled in good standing at North Central College.
A minimum commitment of one academic year is required with approximately 3-10 hours per week. This time will involve varied work environments, including individual and group work. The actual time commitment will vary during the year depending on projects assigned.
Benefits- Gain extensive knowledge of general health and wellness topics of the college population.
- Become part of a highly skilled, diverse team of NCC students dedicated to the promotion of health and wellness to their peers.
- Enhance teaching, communication, presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Become a recognized member of the Dyson Wellness Center staff.
- Strengthen organizational skills.
- Enhance leadership skills.
- Submit a letter of recommendation (suggested sources: previous employer, faculty/staff, coach).
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at or humanresourcestrl.edu. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date: 12/11/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
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