Student Employment

The Well-being Advocate Specialist will serve as a member of the Alice! Direct Service’s Team to improve health and well-being through sustainable lifestyle behavior change for undergraduate and graduate students and assist with other related health education and prevention initiatives.

• Anticipated start date: Mid-April 2023
• Pay rate: $25/hour
• Student Casual employee - 20 hours/week

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to the Alice! Application Submission Form.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 direct services to students seeking Wellness Coaching
• Monitor and assist with maintenance of the web-based platform used to administer Alice! Direct Services; including updating training materials.
• Attend and participate in weekly Alice! Direct Services team meetings.
• Assist Officers of Administration with health and well-being initiatives and communication outreach, including, but not limited to: Direct Services, Health Education, NSOP, Bacchanal, and university wide events.
• Assist with Wellness Coaching and related report writing, data tracking, evaluation, and metrics.
• Assist with the production of Go Ask Alice!, Columbia University’s health Q&A internet resource.
• Serve on taskforces and committees as assigned.
• Perform basic clerical and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, social work, or other closely related field.
• Full-time enrollment in a graduate health or closely-related program at Columbia University or affiliate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, follow-up, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.
• Familiar with web-based software/programs.
• Commitment to advancing health equity and social justice.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience working with college-aged populations and/or with wellness coaching preferred.
• Wellness Coaching certification preferred (ex: CWHC).
• Knowledge of principles of Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology preferred.
• Experience with client management and CMS systems preferred.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 20 hours/week, some evening or weekend work may be required.

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to the Alice! Application Submission Form.

Position Summary

The Health Education Specialist will serve as a member of the Alice! Direct Service’s Team to improve health and well-being through the delivery of 1:1 conversations, curricula development, and facilitation of workshops, trainings, and presentations for undergraduate and graduate students.

To apply, submit resume and cover letter on the Columbia Careers Job Board posting (No. 528869)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with maintenance of the online web-based platform used to assist in administering Alice! Direct Services; including updating training materials.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled Alice! Direct Services team meetings.
• Assist Officers of Administration with health and well-being initiatives and communication outreach, including, but not limited to: Direct Services, Health Education, NSOP, Bacchanal, and university wide events.
• Assist with Health Education Visits and other related report writing, data tracking, evaluation, and metrics.
• Assist with the production of Go Ask Alice!, Columbia University’s health Q&A internet resource, including reviewing incoming questions.
• Serve on taskforces and committees as assigned.
• Perform basic clerical and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, social work, or other closely related field.
• Full-time enrollment in a graduate health or closely-related program at Columbia University or affiliate.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, follow-up, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.
• Familiar with web-based programs.
• Commitment to advancing health equity and social justice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with college-aged populations and/or with health education preferred.
• Prior health education certification preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology preferred.
• Experience with client management software and CMS systems preferred.

Other Requirements

• The selected student must be available to work approximately 20 hours/week (Monday – Friday)
• Some evening or weekend work may be required

To apply, submit resume and cover letter on the Columbia Careers Job Board posting (No. 528869)

Position Summary:

The GHAP/WHAP Coordinator works closely with the GHAP Associate Director to train, support and help supervise the work of volunteer Advocates and to manage day-to-day GHAP operations.  The GHAP/WHAP Coordinator also assists other staff at Alice! Health Promotion and Columbia Health on shared initiatives, as needed.

Although all GHAP volunteers conduct WHAP sessions and GHAP and WHAP are not separate programs, the work of the student in this position is WHAP-focused (birth and menstrual control education, sexual pleasure, and reproductive health).

To apply, submit resume and cover letter on the Columbia Careers Job Board posting (No. 528870)

Responsibilities:

• Help supervise and serve as backup for volunteer GHAP Advocates during virtual and onsite drop-in hours
• Assist with recruitment of new student volunteers
• Curate and create training resources for GHAP Advocates and informational material for clients
• Under the supervision of the GHAP Associate Director, help coordinate and lead volunteer-run WHAP training, an essential part of GHAP Advocate training
• Maintain GHAP files (electronic and hard copy) and replenish client handouts, educational binders, office supplies, and other day-to-day operational needs
• Liaise with Alice! Health Promotion, Medical Services and other Columbia Health staff for client referrals
• Represent Alice! Health Promotion, including GHAP/WHAP at trainings, workshops and other events at Columbia, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) at Columbia University or affiliates
• Excellent communication skills required
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, follow-up, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong preference for applicants who have been a GHAP/WHAP Peer Advocate for at least one year

Other Requirements

• The selected student must be available to work at least 12 hours/week and up to 20 hours/week (Monday – Friday)
• Some evening or weekend work may be required
• This is a one-year position that ends in August 2023. Possibility of continuation depending on need

To apply, submit resume and cover letter on the Columbia Careers Job Board posting (No. 528870)