Health Educator – Mental Health Specialist

About the role

This position provides leadership in identifying goals for and developing Health Education programs for Campus Health & Wellbeing and addresses long and short-term campus health education needs. This incumbent directs, plans, designs, implements, and evaluates health education programs with the goal of improving health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize health education goals and objectives aligned with Campus Health & Wellbeing’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develop and implement health education programs addressing campus health concerns such as stress, sleep disruption, and mental health and suicide risk.
• Evaluate health education programs using data-driven approaches to assess effectiveness and make improvements.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate health education into existing programs and initiatives.
• Provide training and education to campus stakeholders on health topics relevant to students, faculty, and staff.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in health education and incorporate these into program development.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of health education theories, research, and program assessment, and of the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards for the delivery of health education and health promotion in higher education.
• Working knowledge of the principles of educational and social psychology and their application to health education programming.
• Working knowledge of evidence-informed prevention and gatekeeper training models, such as QPR, and of campus and community referral pathways to licensed clinical resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field.
• One to two years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,072 - $82,788 Per Year

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week