Program Aide

Job Title

Program Aide

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Life

Proposed Minimum Salary

$14.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

Student Life strives to enhance opportunities for students to participate fully in the University experience. We do this by providing information, services, programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of self and community. Each of the program areas within Student Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: To provide education, outreach, and support to you. Learn more about our various program areas at https://studentlife.tamu.edu/.

What we want

The Student Life Program Aide will support the training, facilitation, and assessment of the New Student Conference presentations for Summer 2024. They will contribute as a member of the Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention team by presenting at New Student Conference sessions on behalf of the team, as well as provide training and content knowledge feedback to student presenters.

What you need to know

Salary: $14/Hourly

Special Note: Should have strong public speaking skills and comfortability on a large stage speaking in front of 700+ students per session.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• One year of experience in higher education work or related specialty with a bachelor's degree

• No experience required with a master's degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively task manage and work cooperatively with others

• Strong interpersonal/organizational skills, willingness to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to related well to undergraduate students

• Knowledge of health promotion and public health theory, models, and frameworks that guide the work

• Strong public speaking skills

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Presentations, Workshops

• Directly participates in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health education, prevention education, and risk-reduction programming, in alignment with public-health oriented, evidence-based strategies that support the overall missions of Texas A&M University, Student Life, and Health Promotion. Contributes as a member of a larger Health Promotion team, to prevention programming around alcohol and other drug use, interpersonal violence prevention, sexual health, and work aligned with the eight dimensions of wellness. Works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to deliver presentations, workshops, and trainings on a variety of wellbeing topics.

• Programming and Publications

• Assists with designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs to meet the needs of the college population. Creates digital and print publications that provide information on a variety of wellbeing topics.

• Content Knowledge

• Remain current on health and wellbeing trends that apply to the collegiate population. Remain knowledgeable about sate and federal laws that impact the health and wellbeing of students, including Title IX, Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and FERPA.

• Assessment

• Assist with creating, implementing, and evaluating assessments as directed by the Assistant Director of Health Promotion. This includes participation in developing assessment outcomes and tools, implementing assessment, interpreting and communicating findings, and maintaining documentation of assessment plans as they related to relevant programs and activities.

• University/Division/Department Duties

• Serves as an active representative on department, division, and university committees and task forces. Sustains positive working relationships with office and department stakeholders. Attends and actively engages in department and division meetings, trainings, and functions.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.