Federal Work Study Student, Population Health & Health Disparities at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

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

Job Description:
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. .
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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.