Health Promotion Specialist (Health Educator)

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking a passionate, creative, and student-centered Health Educator / Health Promotion Specialist to help shape a campus culture where students thrive—physically, emotionally, and socially. This role is ideal for a health education professional who loves designing programs, engaging students, and turning evidence-based practices into meaningful learning experiences. You will work at the intersection of education, prevention, and well-being, helping students build lifelong skills that support both academic success and healthy lives beyond college. What You will Do: Educate, Engage, and Inspire Design and Deliver High-Impact Health Education Create, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health promotion programs that address real, evolving student needs. Implement alcohol and other drug misuse prevention programming, campaigns, presentations and training. Provide training related to the use of Naloxone. Shape a Culture of Prevention and Well-Being Focus on prevention, harm reduction, and skill-building around key health topics affecting college students, specifically alcohol and other drug use. Use data, assessment, and student feedback to refine programs and set priorities that make a measurable impact. Develop engaging educational materials across print, digital, and multimedia platforms to reach students where they are. Collaborate Across Campus and Community Partner with students, campus departments, and health professionals to deliver coordinated, holistic health initiatives. Serve as a campus resource on student health and wellness topics, contributing expertise to programs, committees, and collaborations. Stay current on trends and best practices in college health promotion and apply them creatively in a higher education setting. Grow, Innovate, and Make a Difference Experiment with new approaches to health education using technology, peer engagement, and interactive learning. Contribute to program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to equity, inclusion, and student success.

Requirements

• 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 that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in health education, health promotion, prevention, or a closely related area, preferably in a university health setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health education theories, prevention strategies, and best practices for planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs—particularly in higher education or community settings.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering health education programs, workshops, training, or outreach initiatives for diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions, present information clearly, and collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and campus partners.
• Ability to assess needs, use data and feedback to inform program priorities, and contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Proficiency with digital tools and web-based platforms for program delivery, communication, and reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Experience with harm reduction strategies related to the use of alcohol and other drugs.
• Experience with programming around the prevention of alcohol and other drug related consequences.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Public Health or behavioral-health related Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and Deliver High-Impact Health Education Create, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health promotion programs that address real, evolving student needs.
• Implement alcohol and other drug misuse prevention programming, campaigns, presentations and training.
• Provide training related to the use of Naloxone.
• Focus on prevention, harm reduction, and skill-building around key health topics affecting college students, specifically alcohol and other drug use.
• Use data, assessment, and student feedback to refine programs and set priorities that make a measurable impact.
• Develop engaging educational materials across print, digital, and multimedia platforms to reach students where they are.
• Partner with students, campus departments, and health professionals to deliver coordinated, holistic health initiatives.
• Serve as a campus resource on student health and wellness topics, contributing expertise to programs, committees, and collaborations.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in college health promotion and apply them creatively in a higher education setting.
• Experiment with new approaches to health education using technology, peer engagement, and interactive learning.
• Contribute to program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to equity, inclusion, and student success.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support : CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings : FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community : Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

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