Health Education Specialist

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Help shape the future of student well-being at New Mexico State University. As a member of the newly established Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs team, you'll develop innovative health education programs, inspire healthy choices, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aggies every day. The Health Education Specialist supports the mission of Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs by developing and delivering evidence-informed health promotion and prevention initiatives that empower students to make healthy decisions, build resilience, and thrive academically and personally. Reporting to the Director of Prevention & Well-Being Programs, the position leads educational programming focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, stress management, and general wellness while collaborating with the unit's interdisciplinary prevention team on initiatives addressing alcohol and other drug prevention, mental health promotion, hazing prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, healthy relationships, and student well-being. The position engages students through outreach, peer education, campus partnerships, and innovative health promotion strategies that foster a culture of wellness, safety, and personal responsibility.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
• CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Psychology, Nutrition, or a closely related field.
• Experience in health promotion or peer education (internships or volunteer work acceptable).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Experience and interest in working in a college health and wellness environment.
• Experience in event coordination, workshop facilitation, or social media health messaging.
• Familiarity with college student health issues and trends.
• Enrollment in or completion of Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver evidence-informed health promotion and prevention initiatives.
• Lead educational programming focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, stress management, and general wellness.
• Collaborate with the unit's interdisciplinary prevention team on initiatives addressing alcohol and other drug prevention, mental health promotion, hazing prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, healthy relationships, and student well-being.
• Engage students through outreach, peer education, campus partnerships, and innovative health promotion strategies.
• Foster a culture of wellness, safety, and personal responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree