The College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Office recently posted a position for a senior student associate/peer advisor within the www.hirealonghorn.org website (job posting #34641).  The intended start date for this position is March 30, 2011.

Please let us know if you plan to apply!

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES

TITLE:  Alcohol & Other Drug Education Program (ADEP) Student Assistant (Job ID 31909)

SUPERVISED BY:  UHS-ADEP Health Education Coordinator II

SUPERVISION GIVEN:  Not responsible for directly supervising other paid staff but assists with the coordination of volunteer ADEP Peer Educators.

PURPOSE:  The assistantship, which is a 19-hour a week position, helps implement alcohol and other drug educational and other health promotion strategies aimed at promoting and/or supporting healthy lifestyles, improving awareness regarding health, and improving self-care skills of UT students.

Salary contingent on experience, skills, and classification.

The application deadline is April 22, 2011. Interviews will be conducted soon thereafter. To apply, please send an email application including a cover letter and resume to k.prince@uhs.utexas.edu.  You can also go to http://www.hirealonghorn.org/ for more information.  Please no telephone, email, or in person inquiries about the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:

1. Helps coordinate, develop,  and deliver educational programs for promotional programs
2. Designs and develops tabletop programs including backboard presentations, information distribution materials, and support materials
3. Observes all federal regulations and University Health Services procedures to maintain client/patient confidentiality and compliance with applicable UHS and HPRC policies and procedures
4. Aids peer educators in coordinating programs and monitors their compliance
5. Coordinates the set-up, delivery, breakdown and restocks distribution materials from programs
6. Helps identify and contact groups and audiences appropriate for outreach educational programs
7. Produces and maintains inventory of outreach presentation handouts and pamphlets
8. Insures systematic documentation and follow-up for outreach presentations
9. Helps collect and compile data regarding evaluation of outreach programs
10. Follows departmental procedures for the procurement of educational materials and office supplies
11. Uses technology to collect and compile data to document outreach and educational activities
12. Helps design, produce, and maintain adequate supplies ADEP brochures, handouts, webpage documents, articles, and workshop materials
13. Helps review and select educational and promotional materials for the Health Promotion Resource Center
14. Designs and constructs social marketing materials including but limited to posters, corner displays, UHS bulletin boards, and electronic media
15. Completes other duties as assigned by the Health Education Coordinator II and agreed upon by Student Assistant

KP Prince, Ph.D.,
Health Education Coordinator II
Coordinator, Alcohol & Other Drug Education Program
Health Promotion Resource Center

University Health Services . The University of Texas at Austin
100 W. Dean Keeton, SSB 1.106J . Austin, TX  78712
P: (512) 475-8252 . F: (512) 475-8850 .  http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu

Help students believe in their potential and aspire to lead!

Veronica Vargas Stidvent, Program Director for Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders at the University of Texas at Austin, has asked us to reach out  for help in gathering counselor applicants for the 2011 Subiendo Academy. The position pays $500 and the academy runs June 12th – 16th. Counselors can be graduating seniors, so this position is perfect for students unsure of what their plans are after graduation. Counselors attend 4 leadership lunch trainings in addition to the Hispanic Leadership Summit, where they get to personally interact with local business, political and university leaders. The application will remain open until positions are filled. For information on how to apply as well as more information about the program can be found online at www.subiendoacademy.org

Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders brings to the University outstanding students who have completed their junior year of high school.  These students participate over a five-day (four-night) period in intensive leadership training and community building exercises. Counselors are needed to lead these students through the program. Students learn valuable skills through simulation exercises and classroom training.  Student cohorts analyze policy issues and present solutions in a plenary session.  Last year students also participated in additional activities, including a visit to the state capitol, meeting with business leaders, and recreational networking and team-building exercises. Apply today!

Austin Mom Seeking after School tutoring/ Care for her son:

Job Description:Seeking after-school care for my son in our NW Austin home from 3:00-5:30 weekdays until summer break (3/15-5/28).

Duties would involve helping with simple after-school snacks, completing homework, and having fun with a bright, articulate first grader. We need the candidate to pick student up after school at 2:45 in their car.

Qualifications:Candidate must have experience caring for pre-school or elementary-school children and basic first aid training as well as their own transportation. Two or three recent references required.

Application :If you are interested, please email annegentle@justwriteclick.com with your resume and contact information. Pay rate is $180/week.