Health Education Coordinator (CS27-103)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Edwardsville, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking a Health Education Coordinator to advance student health and wellness through prevention, education, and early intervention initiatives across campus. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Student Health & Well-Being, the coordinator develops, coordinates, and implements health promotion programs, educational initiatives, and outreach activities addressing student health and well-being.

The role supports student peer educators, Wellness Ambassadors, and interns through training and mentorship; collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners; and assesses student health needs and program effectiveness. The coordinator uses data and student feedback to improve programming and supports university-wide wellness initiatives and grant-funded prevention efforts, including mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and emerging student health priorities. The position promotes evidence-informed health education practices that foster wellness, belonging, and help-seeking. The generally Monday-through-Friday schedule may require occasional evening and weekend work to support programs, events, and campus outreach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (120 hours) in public, mental, and/or medical health education, social work, psychology, student personnel/affairs, nursing, education, or communications.
• Two years (24 months) of experience conducting professional presentations, seminars, or closely related programs and/or providing health education. An applicant with a master's degree in an area of health education qualifies with one year of professional communications and/or health education experience.
• Possession of Certified Health Education Specialist and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialist certification meets the stated education and experience requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to present engaging presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, health education, or a related field from an accredited college or university graduate program.
• Two years of student supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement health promotion programs, educational initiatives, and outreach activities addressing student health and well-being.
• Coordinate and support student peer educators, Wellness Ambassadors, and interns, including training and mentorship.
• Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners to expand health education opportunities and strengthen student engagement.
• Assess student health needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Use data and student feedback to inform programming and continuous improvement.
• Support university-wide wellness initiatives and grant-funded prevention efforts, including mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and emerging student health priorities.
• Promote evidence-informed health education practices that support wellness, belonging, and help-seeking across campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level