HEALTH EDUCATOR Job at California State University
Humboldt
HEALTH EDUCATOR
Probationary
Full-Time
November 22, 2022
Open until filled
Health Educator
Student Health & Wellbeing Services
Job #520163
First Review Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Open Until Filled
(Job #520163) Health Educator 12 month salary: $ 4,344 - $ 8,385 monthly; Health Educator 11/12 month salary: $3,982 - $7,686 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 1 position is a 11/12-month pay plan (work 11 months of the year with pay and benefits over 12 months) and 1 position is a 12 month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Health Education. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at
Now is an exciting time to join Student Health & Wellbeing Services as we transition to Cal Poly Humboldt! Cal Poly Humboldt has been named the state’s third polytechnic institution and the first in Northern California. Backed by a historic state investment, we’re adding in-demand new academic programs, building new facilities, and growing our enrollment. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.
Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Position Summary:
Under the lead work oversight of the Lead for Health Education and Clinic Support Services and supervision of the Executive Director of the Student Health & Wellbeing Services, the Health Educator is responsible for sustaining and expanding efforts to address sexualized violence, including, sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner violence, as well as supporting the department and business unit with a range of health education activities including but not limited to Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs (ATOD), Self-Care, Sexual Health, Consent and Anti-Violence Practices.
The Health Educator provides leadership in identifying goals for and developing health promotion programs in the Student Health and Wellbeing to address long and short-term campus health education needs. The Health Educator supports current programs within Health Education including Oh Snap Student Food Programs, Check IT, and Peer Health.
The Health Educator performs work assignments that typically include some or all of the following: develop and recommend operational policies and plans necessary for the achievement of health education objectives and services consistent with the typical professional standards, such as those found in the American College Health Association’s “Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education”; plan health educational and consultative functions that reflect the needs of campus population; consult and coordinate with other health professionals in identifying campus health problems and in the development and administration of integrated health education programs; may conduct studies and surveys to determine priority needs and effective methods for producing programs to meet these needs; may prepare grants for school and community based programs; plan and develop health education programs and activities based on established priorities and goals using internal, as well as public and private health resources; develop educational programs designed to stimulate participation in health education programs using a wide range of media, including educational technologies and electronic and web-based programs; prepare health education mass-media materials and develop or arrange for the development of audio-visual materials for health programs; plan and conduct pre-tests to evaluate teaching and informational materials such as pamphlets, flyers, slide series and flip charts; organize and conduct educational programs and activities on various health topics that will contribute to the improvement of student health by bringing about change in understanding, attitudes, and behavior; instruct students in principles of health by group or individual instruction; may provide preventive health counseling in such areas as nutrition, pregnancy, and smoking cessation, and provide appropriate referrals; maintain health education records and resources and prepare a variety of written and verbal reports; may apply for grants to support health education programs; coordinate the recruitment, training and supervision of student volunteers for the Health Education Program; keep current with practices and trends in health education, especially those pertaining to a setting in higher education.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of health education theories, research, and program assessment; planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs; and industry standards for the delivery of health education in higher education. General knowledge of, or the ability to learn quickly, current and emerging college age student health problems and existing methods of intervention and control. Working knowledge of the principles of educational and social psychology and how these apply to health education program; and applicable industry standards and practices for health promotion such as those found in the American College Health Association’s “Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education”.
Abilities: Ability to assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals and develop plans to achieve goals; collect, compile, chart, and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning; plan, organize, conduct or oversee a variety of health education program and activities including discussion groups and workshops; develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets, audio and video materials, and electronic media; present ideas and information accurately, effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing; use computer and web-based information technology systems as a resource for research and providing health education programs; maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, students, medical, and other health professionals, representatives of the news media, and other community groups.
Minimum Qualifications:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college in an approved program of health education, social work, social sciences, nursing, or a related field. Equivalent to one to two years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials via PageUp:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three professional references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at
Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Humboldt Annual Security Report is available at:
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)
Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent off of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.
Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 as a condition of employment.
Class Code:8147
Publication Date: November 22, 2022
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