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
• Ability to organize, promote, and facilitate health education programs, events, and public presentations
• Mentor student employees (peer educators) with an emphasis on strengths development
• Effective communication across various venues, including appropriate use of English grammar, professional correspondence, and the ability to draft business reports, presentations, customer service, and public relations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a detail-oriented environment

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
• 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 preferred
• Two years of experience as a student supervisor, lead, and/or mentor preferred
• Experience planning and delivering health programming about mental health preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering health promotion programming for diverse populations preferred

Skills

• 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
• Ability to organize, promote, and facilitate health education programs, events, and public presentations
• Mentoring student employees (peer educators) with an emphasis on strengths development
• Effective communication across various venues, including appropriate use of English grammar, professional correspondence, and the ability to draft business reports, presentations, customer service, and public relations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a detail-oriented environment

Benefits

The university offers a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Pay

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

Schedule

Compensation Classification: Health Educator

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

Additional Information

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

Application Procedure

To apply, click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Resume, Letter of Interest. Applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities.