Health Promotion Assistant

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$4,557 - $6,508•Onsite

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Health Promotion and Administration in the Klotz Student Health Center (SHC), the Health Promotion Assistant provides overall support to the Klotz Health Promotion (HP) unit and the Klotz Matadors4Wellness (M4W) Peer Health Education program. The Health Promotion Assistant will work collaboratively with HP staff and campus partners to support HP programming, education, and assessment initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Demonstrated ability to deliver effective, accurate, and dynamic presentations.
Knowledge of traditional and emerging college student health issues (including stress; sleep; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and sexual and reproductive health).
Ability to work on multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends in a 40-hour workweek.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or related field strongly preferred.
Experience with college peer education strongly preferred.
Experience with graphic design of ADA accessible materials preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to Matadors 4 Wellness (M4W) Peer Health Education Program.
Teaches college health topics (e.g., stress management, sleep difficulties, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs prevention, sexual and reproductive health, etc.).
Teaches public speaking and tabling outreach skills. Accompanies peer educators to presentations and outreaches.
Assists with weekly meetings and trainings.
Maintains Excel spreadsheets and files to coordinate HP projects, presentations, and other outreach events.
Provides HP presentations and engages in campus outreach events.
Performs other duties as assigned.