Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Peer Health Educator
Career Insights for Health Educator (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Utah data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
$62,452 / year median in Utah
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Scheduling Expectations:
August 24, 2026- May 7, 2027 (regular PHE schedule): Beginning August 24 (first day of fall semester) through May 7 (last day of classes for spring semester), PHEs are expected to work 10-12 hours per week.
- Mandatory in-person training held on August 20-21.
STI & HIV
testing clinics and Pleasure Pack Delivery Service Assist with staffing our front reception desk Serve as a wellness resource for peers by providing 1:1 resource navigation sessions and engaging with peers in group settings. Plan and implement health education programs and events, review programs and offer feedback, and develop engaging presentations, activities, and facilitation techniques. Research trends and creating engaging educational content and program promotion. Connect with various offices around campus to expand our messaging. Assist in content creation to promote programs and develop educational content through blog posts, social media, and more. Minimum Qualifications Have completed at least one year at the University of Utah by the time position begins Must be in good standing with the University of Utah, both academically and in conduct Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA Shows commitment to campus and community through involvement Preferences University of Utah undergraduate students GPA of 3.0 Interest in student wellness Special Instructions Summary Please submit either a short video or a few slides to introduce yourself and answer the following questions: 1. Why do you want to work at the Center for Campus Wellness? 2. How else are you involved on campus and in the community? 3. How do you see this role fitting into your academic experience? 4. The following topic areas will be part of your work at the CCW. Please indicate which topics you have special interest in receiving advanced training or special opportunities in. Sexual health, STI prevention, etc. Substance use, harm reduction, overdose prevention Mental Health, suicide prevention, stress management Violence Prevention, Sexual Assault Prevention, Healthy Relationships 5. What strengths/experience do you already have: Event planning Education or experience with some of the topic areas we work with Customer service Proficiency with Microsoft teams or similar platform Self-starter/ proactive Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https:
//publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- Per the "Special Instructions to Applicants" I will submit either a short video or a few slides to introduce myself and answer the questions referenced. I will upload this in the Applicant Documents section under "Applicant Documents
- Other". Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Applicant Document
- Other Optional Documents Cover Letter Open Date 07/27/2026 Requisition Number
PRN17284N
Job Title UU Student- Mentor Working Title Peer Health Educator Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 10
- 12 hours per week Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary Hours can be flexible based on class schedule; evening/weekend programs, workshops, and events are regularly a part of the work schedule. Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00707
- Center for Campus Wellness Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15 per hour Close Date 10/27/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)