Health Promotion Specialist (Health Educator)

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Work type : Staff

Location : San Diego

Categories : Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Health Professionals, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

Are you passionate about fostering a healthy campus community? As a Health Promotion Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where students thrive.

You’ll help students develop healthy attitudes and behaviors and connect them to essential health and wellness resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate health promotion initiatives using evidence-based practices.
• Provide health education opportunities to address both short-term and long-term student health needs.
• Teach Peer Health Education courses for credit, plan and develop health education trainings, programs, and workshops.
• Create and maintain outreach and in-house educational materials.
• Organize and conduct health education and behavioral risk prevention programs to improve health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
• Serve as a resource for other campus departments on student health issues.

Position Information

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., but may include some evening and weekend hours based on operational needs.
• This appointment is for an 11 / 12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with June as the anticipated off month.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field. Equivalent to one to two years of progressively responsible health education experience or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and oral communication, and teaching skills.
• Experience with sexual health programming is preferred.
• Knowledge of approaches to sexual health education.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,390 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on October 22, 2024.

To receive full consideration, apply by October 21, 2024 . The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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