USC Student Health Office Health Promotion Strategy Department
Description is also listed in the ConnectSC jobs portal; On-Campus non-work-study (student employment) ID: 355743
Description: Community Health Organizers (CHOs) advance wellbeing through community-engaged research, peer-to-peer capacity building, and advocacy with university administrators. CHOs are student workers employed by the Office for Health Promotion Strategy (OHPS) in USC Student Health. Paid position $16.78/hour.
Location: In person at USC Student Health, 1031 W 34th Street, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90089 (Engemann Building). *Hybrid or remote models are unavailable for this position
Responsibilities:
- Community-Engaged Research
- ○ Co-design qualitative research projects
- ○ Facilitate focus groups
- ○ Code and analyze data; synthesize and present findings
- Peer-to-Peer Capacity Building
- ○ Recruit student organizations into the Wellbeing Champions network
- ○ Lead initial consultation sessions with student leaders
- ○ Work with student leaders to implement wellbeing strategies
- ○ Review micro grant applications
- Advocacy
- ○ Work with decision-makers to implement student-centered health-promoting actions
- ○ Refine ideas and strategies proposed by administrators to incorporate the student perspective Commitment: 6 – 8 hours per week Training and Continuing Education
- Attend training sessions: December 1 & 2 at 9 am – 5PM, January 13 at 9am-1pm
- 2 hours per month- attend continuing education meetings to build skills: qualitative research, community organizing, advocacy strategies, etc. (Jan 31, Feb 28, March 27, April 24, ALL DATES from 5 – 7 pm)
- Please note all training and continuing education is mandatory – no exceptions Ongoing Projects and Assignments
- 1 hour per week – attend weekly team meeting with OHPS staff and CHO team to work on ongoing projects
- 5 hours per week- work in office to plan, conduct research; engage well-being champions and lead meetings with student organization leaders
- Variable hours per month- attend data convenings addressing student well-being ; attend continuing education meetings (see monthly meetings)
Role Objectives:
- Establish rapport with student organizations reflective of the diverse student communities at USC
- Advocate for and promote awareness of the USC Well-being Collective
- Inspire and equip student organization leaders to take action to promote student wellbeing
- Infuse the student voice in the implementation of wellbeing initiatives
Role Benefits:
- Build leadership capacity
- Gain facilitation, presentation, research and writing skills
- Network with university administrators
- Network with student leaders, including fellow Community Health Organizers
- Learn about the systemic factors contributing to wellbeing Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate USC student – must be able to commit to Spring AND Fall 2024
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about how systemic inequities contribute to disparities in health outcomes
- Self-motivated and organized; ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Desire to contribute positively to the culture of well-being at USC
Open To:
- All Majors
- International Students
- Work Study/Non -Work Study Students
- Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral Students
To apply, visit https://bit.ly/choapply24 . Application deadline is September 25, 2023 at 5:00pm PST.
