Student Employment

Position Summary:

The Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (Student Casual) will serve as a member of the Alice! Direct Service’s Team to improve health and well-being through alcohol and drug related primary and secondary interventions with undergraduate and graduate students and assist with other related prevention initiatives.  

Alice! Health Promotion currently operates under a hybrid remote working model. 

• Pay rate: $25/hour 

• Time commitment: part time, 20 hours/week 

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to the Alice! Application Submission Form. Resume and cover letter are required, any other submission will be considered incomplete.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assist with maintenance of the online web-based platform used to assist in administering Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS); including updating training materials. 
• Facilitate one-on-one BASICS sessions for Columbia undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. 
• Assist Officers of Administration with substance use/misuse/abuse prevention initiatives and communication outreach, including, but not limited to NSOP, Bacchanal, and Responsible Community @ Columbia (RC@C).  
• Assist with BASICS program implementation and other related report writing, data tracking, evaluation, and metrics. 
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled Alice! Direct Services team meetings. 
• Serve on task forces and working groups as assigned.
• Assist with the production of Go Ask Alice!, Columbia University’s health Q&A internet resource, including reviewing incoming questions. 
• Perform basic clerical and administrative tasks as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned, which includes but is not limited to: participation in professional development workshops, supporting department-wide events and initiatives, and attendance at all-Alice! staff meetings

Required 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 substance abuse-related issue
• Knowledge of principles of Motivational Interviewing
• Experience with client management software and CMS systems
• Incoming graduate student able to commit to 2-year term
• Available to work ~20 hours/week (Monday – Friday), between the hours of 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to the Alice! Application Submission Form. Resume and cover letter are required, any other submission will be considered incomplete.

Position Summary:

Gather facts, resources, and the latest research findings for Go Ask Alice!, Columbia’s health Q&A Internet resource. Translate complex medical and health information into engaging, readable, smart prose suitable for undergraduate and graduate students at Columbia. Writing is in a question and answer format.

Using research collected, the Go Ask Alice! Content Assistant (Student Casual) will craft responses to health questions that have been submitted anonymously to the Go Ask Alice! website. 

• Anticipated start date: early October 2023
• Pay rate: $25/hour
• Time commitment: part time, 13-15 hours/week 

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to the Alice! Application Submission Form. Deadline 9/15/23.

Responsibilities:

• Gather, review, organize, and record researched information from reputable medical and scientific literature, websites, and other sources as detailed reports to be used for Go Ask Alice! website content. 
• Use research collected to write new answers or update existing answers for the Go Ask Alice! website.   
• Edit, revise, and offer feedback on answers based on research prior to live posting on the Go Ask Alice! website.
• Consult by phone or e-mail with medical providers and health professionals while researching. 
• Assist with the site’s overall production.
• Assist with special projects related to the site production and workflow. 
• Other duties as assigned, which includes but is not limited to: participation in professional development workshops, supporting unit-wide events and initiatives, attendance at all-Alice! staff meetings, performing basic clerical and administrative duties 

Minimum Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at Columbia University or affiliates.  
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to translate complex concepts into everyday language especially health-related concepts.   
• Familiarity with health and science and able to work with sensitive health-related content. 
• Ability to manage time effectively. 

• Ability to work independently. 

Other Requirements

• The selected student must be available to work 13-15 hours/week (Monday – Friday), preferably between the hours of 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Alice! Health Promotion currently operates under a hybrid working model (some in-person hours and some remote).

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to the Alice! Application Submission Form. Deadline 9/15/23.

Position Summary:

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Help supervise and serve as backup for volunteer GHAP Advocates during virtual and onsite drop-in hours
• 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 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
• Assist with recruitment of new student volunteers
• Liaise with Alice! Health Promotion, Medical Services and other Columbia Health staff for client referrals
• Represent Alice! Health Promotion, including GHAP 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
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Columbia University

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 2024. Possibility of continuation depending on need

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

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)