Health Promotion Specialist (Health Educator)

CSU Careers•San Diego, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Well-being & Health Promotion at San Diego State University is seeking a Health Promotion Specialist to develop and deliver student-centered programs focused on alcohol and other substance misuse prevention. This position will help students make informed, lower-risk decisions through education, outreach, harm reduction strategies, Narcan training, presentations, workshops, and connections to health and wellness resources. This interactive, student-facing role engages with students across campus rather than working primarily from a desk. The Health Promotion Specialist supports alcohol and other substance misuse prevention, along with a range of wellness, health literacy, and healthy lifestyle topics. Through planning, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs; creating educational materials and presentations; teaching or supporting Peer Health Education programming; and collaborating with campus departments, student organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders, this position promotes a healthy SDSU campus environment.

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 combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
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.
Experience assessing needs, using data and feedback to inform program priorities, and contributing 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

Masters in Public Health or a related field.
Two years experience working in a university health setting or similar.
Experience with harm reduction strategies related to the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Two years of progressive health education and/or prevention programming experience.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed alcohol and other substance misuse prevention programs, campaigns, workshops, presentations, and outreach activities.
Provide student-facing outreach and education across campus, including presentations, guest lectures, seminars, health fairs, and other interactive programs.
Develop and deliver harm reduction education on key health topics affecting college students, including alcohol and other drug use, in ways that are accessible and relevant.
Plan and coordinate health promotion initiatives by establishing goals, identifying program priorities, developing timelines, and organizing resources and materials.
Collect and analyze information to assess student needs, evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Support SDSU Well Being and Health Promotion initiatives by addressing topics such as nutrition, sexual health, sleep, stress management, tobacco education, recovery, health literacy, and wellness.
Collaborate with other Health Education Specialists, campus departments, faculty, staff, student organizations, community groups, and other partners to support wellness programming and strengthen prevention efforts on campus.
Support department priorities and emerging needs by contributing to special events, health promotion initiatives, public health response efforts, and other projects as assigned.

Benefits

15 paid holidays
vacation
sick leave
CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare
reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC
Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
FlexCash
life and disability insurance
legal and pet plans.
Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.