Federal Work Study Student, Population Health & Health Disparities

Minimum Qualifications\: 
To be trained as a lifestyle coach or leader within 3 months of hire, if leading any applicable classes.

Job Summary\: 
Work with the Chronic Diseases Prevention and Self-Management Program team to enroll or lead program classes.

 
Job Duties:
Program Recruitment (50%)\: 

• Recruit program participants, adhering to each program's eligibility criteria. 
• Participate in recruitment events, pitching the program information to potential participants. 
• Participate in investigator meetings and workshops. 
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. 
  Lifestyle coach and leader (50%)\: 
• Conduct Chronic Diseases Prevention and Self-Management Program classes, as assigned.
• Collect and report point-of-care blood work, biometrics, and surveys from program participants.
• Record and report participant data and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications\: 

• Earning a degree in public health, healthcare administration or related discipline
• Bilingual (English - Spanish)
• Experience in implementing lifestyle modification programs
• Experience working in academic health centers
• Experience in working with participants of all ages 

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.