Are you passionate about promoting the well-being of OHSU students? Student Health is seeking a reliable, flexible and self-motivated Student Worker to join our Student Well-Being team, focused on wellness programming and outreach.

 

The mission of Student Health & Wellness is to support the health and well-being of OHSU students and postdoctoral fellows during their academic careers at OHSU. Our providers and staff work hard to provide exceptional and confidential primary care, behavioral health care, wellness programming, and food resources for our approximately 3,000 OHSU students and postdocs.

 

At Student Health, we promote a work culture that is passionate about serving our students, supports work/life balance for each employee, provides robust learning opportunities, encourages collaboration between all roles, and values the unique contributions, experiences and perspectives of each person. We believe in providing high-quality care for our students in an environment that also supports the well-being of each team member and of the health of our team as a whole.

 

Applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity are encouraged to apply.

As a Wellness Student Worker, you will play a valuable role in helping develop and offer programming and resources to support student well-being. Some general duties are expected to include:

• Supporting with student well-being programming, events and initiatives and assisting with planning and growth. This position will likely help with behind-the-scenes and logistical support as well as with co-creating wellness content and organizing wellness events.
• Helping with implementing findings from an in-depth student wellness and basic needs survey.
• Assisting with many other tasks, including but not limited to: gathering information, entering data, creating surveys in Qualtrics, periodically posting fliers on campus, etc.
• Other duties as assigned, plus may be based on students’ skill sets and/or interests.

• Enrolled in, on vacation from, or otherwise registered in a Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours) or Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours).
• Experience creating and/or sharing content related to well-being, such as mindfulness, stress, sleep, connection, and/or other topics relevant to health professions students.
• Experience planning events, handling logistics and/or collaborating with other groups.
• Comfort with technology and ability to quickly learn various OHSU software systems.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and independently, while also being a key member of a team.
• Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality with student information.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to serve as a positive and professional representative of Student Health in all interactions, including via email, phone or in-person.

• Currently enrolled in an OHSU degree program, OR in a Graduate or Postbacc program in a field related to health promotion, social work, counseling, higher education, or related fields.
• Must be at least a half-time student (and thus eligible for this position) through at least June 2024, preferably longer.
• Experience finding, reading, citing and summarizing research articles.
• Experience creating and designing health communication materials, such as fliers and handouts.
• Flexible, open and helpful attitude and communication style, and willingness to assist with various projects across Student Health functions.
• Experience with and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply: To submit a complete application, please include the following:

• 1. Resume
• 2. Answers to the following supplemental questions/prompts (1-2 pages):
  
  • a. Are you a current university student enrolled at least half-time? Please list your school and program of study, year in the program, and expected graduation date (or date you would drop below half-time status, if sooner than your graduation date).
  • b. Please describe your skills, experience and/or passion for promoting student well-being.
    Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have questions about this position, please email Student Health at shw@ohsu.edu.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.