Position Details Position Information Department Student Health Services (MSH) Position Title Specialist 2-Health & Wellness Job Title Peer Education & Student Wellness Specialist Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary Student Health Services is seeking a Peer Education & Student Wellness Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position. Student Health Services ( SHS ) at Oregon State University ( OSU ) provides leadership in supporting the health and well-being of the university community. SHS offers a comprehensive primary care clinic and a wide range of health promotion and prevention education services for OSU students. SHS is part of the Division of Student Affairs. The Peer Education & Student Wellness Specialist plays a critical role in the delivery of health promotion and prevention education by overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based peer education programs. This position provides leadership in the strategic growth of impactful peer-led initiatives that foster healthy behaviors, support student development, and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. In addition to peer education oversight, this role leads the development and coordination of comprehensive efforts to prevent and reduce hazing among OSU students. The Specialist works collaboratively with campus departments, student groups, and community partners to support university-wide strategies that enhance student well-being, safety, and connection. Peer education programs are grounded in the belief that high-quality, student-led initiatives contribute to healthier campus environments, enhance student engagement and success, and drive positive cultural change through education, environmental strategies, and advocacy. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS : •Top 1.4% university in the world •More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined •1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. •2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties •7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone •100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates •35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color •217k+ alumni worldwide •For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: •Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. •Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. •Retirement savings paid by the university. •A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. •Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. •Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. •Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU . Key Responsibilities 60% PEER EDUCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT + Develop, implement, evaluate, and supervise comprehensive evidence-based peer education programs for Health Equity & Wellness department + Oversee hiring, training, managing, supervising, and evaluating paid student staff/peer educators + Design curriculum and training materials to prepare student leaders for high-impact, student-led wellness initiatives. Coordinates and facilitates ongoing training and professional development for student staff + Train students and provide oversight for social media presence and content in alignment with SHS priorities and OSU protocols and policies + Coordinate and schedule student staff work schedules to ensure delivery of outreach and education as well as any staffing needs for workspaces + Guide students in building relationships and effectively collaborating with communities across campus on health promotion efforts + Provide oversight and management of budget related to peer education programs, including staffing, events and programmatic dollars + Research optimal practices regarding peer health and student success programs on college campuses to include review of peer institutions, literature review, guidance from organizations and agencies (i.e., NASPA , ACHA , etc.) + Collaborate with other professional staff who also provide mentoring, coaching, evaluating, and performance improvement functions for student leaders + Collaborate with professional staff to build student leadership and provide high-quality supervisory experiences + Contribute to student and professional staff training with a focus on communication skills, interaction skills, communicating across difference/conflict, and receiving community feedback 30% HAZING PREVENTION + Develop, implement, evaluate, and adapt hazing prevention education curriculum and training. Lead trainer for any requested hazing prevention workshop across campus. Responsible for training any co-facilitators on hazing prevention curriculum + Assist with assessment efforts and data collection, analytic strategies, and report writing + Understand and inform prevention and education practices through the lens of social justice, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, including the intersection of multiple identities and traditionally marginalized populations + Utilize national standards ( ACHA Standards of Practice, CAS Professional Standards) to support prevention and wellness initiatives + Collaborate with key partners on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to hazing prevention 10% SERVICE TO STUDENT HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY + Assist the Health Equity & Wellness Director with strategic planning, budgeting, and advancing health promotion efforts across campus + Serve on committees within SHS and other relevant university and community committees + Assist with other committees as needed What You Will Need + Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, education, teaching, college student services administration, psychology, social work, counseling, or related degree and 2+ years’ experience directly related to health promotion, public health, other prevention education, teaching, peer education, and/or harm reductionORBachelor’s degree in relevant field (see above) and 5+ years directly related experience (see above) + Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, as a leader and colleague + Effective front-of-the-room teaching and facilitation abilities + Demonstrated success coaching or building efficacy and leadership in others + Experience developing or adapting and implementing curriculum and/or programs for varied audiences + Successful experiences building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with multiple constituents, community partners, and colleagues + Experience successfully collaborating in a team environment with diverse individuals + Ability to manage conflict, unexpected circumstances, or the need to shift direction while remaining calm and thoughtful This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have + Experience participating or working in a youth or student leadership development/peer program + Specialized training or education in dynamic facilitation, motivational interviewing, cross-cultural dialogue, applied improvisation, coaching or other similar skills + Experience training, supervising, and evaluating (student) staff + Experience in Higher Education setting + Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) or other relevant certifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Office environment and periodic healthcare environment. Various events and activities across campus and periodically outdoors. Typically works Monday – Friday 8-5, but schedules will vary based on needs of campus partners or delivery of service. May include flexing schedule to accommodate periodic evening or weekend hours. Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $56,179- $95,594 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/170944 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P09327UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/01/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 08/05/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 08/24/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Amy Frasieur Amy.frasieur@oregonstate.edu 541-737-5041 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental Questions Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/171300 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.