Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health

About the role

The Student Wellness Center (SWC) at San José State University is committed to enhancing the holistic health and well-being of its diverse student body. Reporting directly to the Director of Wellness and Health Promotion, the Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evaluating campus-wide initiatives aimed at promoting mental health, resilience, and help-seeking behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead mental health workshops and programs for students
• Create and manage health education content and online resources
• Train and support Peer Health Educators
• Partner with campus and community groups to promote student well-being
• Lead campus-wide mental health and prevention initiatives
• Track program outcomes and make improvements based on data
• Support events, meetings, and wellness center activities

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of health education theory, research, program design, implementation, evaluation, and higher-education standards
• Familiarity with student development theories and the socio-ecological model
• Understanding of preventive health principles in student counseling and educational settings
• Commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health education or a related health field
• One to two years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field preferred
• Mental Health First Aid certification (or equivalent) preferred
• Two years of experience designing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating effective programming
• Two years of experience as a student supervisor, lead, and/or mentor
• Experience planning and delivering health programming about mental health
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering health promotion programming for diverse populations

Skills

• Effective communication across various venues
• Organizing and managing multiple priorities
• Maintaining strict confidentiality
• Applying preventive health principles in student counseling and educational settings
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Mentoring student employees with an emphasis on strengths development

Benefits

San José State University offers a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information, please refer to the Employee Benefits Summary.

Pay

$6,631/month - $7,037/month (Step 10 – Step 13)

Schedule

Compensation Classification: Health Educator