Health Communications Specialist
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Working Title:Health Communications Specialist
Classification Title:Public Affairs Communication Specialist III
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Sunday January 26 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible oncampus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 257 and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Senior AVP of Student Health Counseling & Wellness Services (SHCWS) the Health Communications Specialist will be responsible for strategic public health communication campuswide public health campaigns and marketing strategies for SHCWS to enhance the value of health and wellness as an essential component of student success and retention. This position will be responsible for promoting a positive department image by collaborating with SHCWS staff and leadership and other University departments in the initiation coordination implementation and evaluation of strategic public health communications to proactively communicate the mission vision and services to enhance student health and wellness. This individual will assist the Senior Associate Vice President for SHCWS with report writing proposal and presentation development to create engaging public health communications that are relevant to health of the campus and external community.
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4985 per month $5820 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range:$4842 per month $8759 per month
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Salary Grade/Range: 3
Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)
Time Base:FullTime
Pay Plan:12 months
Work Hours: 8:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday. Hours may vary based on operational need.
Department Information
Student Health Counseling & Wellness Services (SHCWS) embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering urgent care primary care preventative services wellness education violence support services and mental health services to the Sacramento State campus community. SHCWS is committed to providing quality care and service delivery and is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
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Entry to the first level within this classification requires knowledge of the fundamentals of public affairs and/or media relations and/or some exposure to marketing and marketing research. This background normally is obtained through a college degree which includes relevant coursework in the field and up to two years of related professional or technical experience. In addition strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar spelling and the composition of various communication vehicles are essential to initial entry to this classification.
RequiredQualifications
- Equivalent to a Bachelors degree or advanced degree in public health practice health promotion health education health related public information or related field.
- Understanding of basic public health concepts including disease prevention health promotion epidemiology and healthcare systems.
- Experience conducting needs assessments and dataanalysis in higher education setting and communication of results to guide programmatic decisions.
- Experience in developing planning and executing public health communication public affairs and media programs in both print and digital formats including the ability to create edit and manage content for various platforms including social media websites newsletters and other digital and print media.
- Experience acting as the primary point of contact for media inquiries providing accurate and timely information on public health topics including writing and distribute press releases media advisories and public service announcements.
- Experience developing educational materials such as brochures fact sheets and infographics to communicate health promotion messages and education effectively.
- Exceptional oral written and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituents.
- Experience planning and executing public health campaigns to raise awareness about important health issues and trends such as vaccination disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Demonstrated ingenuity in the development of public health communication strategies concepts ideas and campuswide campaigns.
- Ability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent and unified messaging across all communication channels.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
- Experience preparing reports and presentations on SHCWS initiatives including outcomes providing insights and recommendations for future initiatives.
- Proficiency in operating a PC using office software (i.e. Microsoft Office) CANVA Adobe and various versions of graphic design software.
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet goals and deadlines.
Condition of Employment
- Ability to successfully complete a background check
PreferredQualifications
- Masters degree or advanced degree in public health practice health promotion health education or related field.
- Experience working in higher education public health or health promotion environment.
- Public health promotion public information officer for health marketing or media production experience in higher education setting with knowledge of mental health suicide prevention health equity/health equality health care systems clinical settings health organizations and student development in diverse health settings.
- Knowledge of college health trends adverse childhood experiences social determinants of health.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance such as AAAHC accreditation.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and health equality/equity.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Work samples of past communications (brochures flyers etc.
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the FarmtoFork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety RightToknow Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three 3 calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU OutofState Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSUrelated work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H1B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
