Health Education Specialist - Nutrition
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Working Title:Health Education Specialist - Nutrition
Classification Title:Health Educator
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Sunday June 8 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus 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 general direction of the Director of CARES Basic Needs & Wellness in Student Health and Counseling & Wellness Services (SHCWS) the Health Promotion Specialist is responsible for developing implementing planning and evaluating nutrition and other health education programs and initiatives aimed at promoting the overall well-being and healthy lifestyle choices of students within the university community. Your role will involve collaborating and overseeing student assistants completing academic internships working with various university departments student organizations oversight of the Teaching Kitchen and cooking demos and collaborating with external partners to create a comprehensive health promotion strategy. The Health Promotion Specialist will work collaboratively with the Health and Wellness Promotion (HWP) department team SHCWS staff and campus partners to coordinate the Peer Health Educator Program deliver student health education and promote campus policy systems and environmental changes to support student wellness. The Health Promotion Specialist is responsible for design develop and implementation of evidence-based health education programs and initiatives tailored to the needs and interests of the university community. The Health Promotion Specialist provides leadership in identifying goals for and developing health promotion programs to address long and short-term campus health promotion needs utilizing best practices in health to create a campus environment that supports students in their wellbeing and academic success reduce stigma and barriers to seeking health services and promote positive student health behaviors.
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4789.00 per month - $5600.00 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range:$4789.00 per month - $9244.00 per month
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Salary Grade/Range: 1
Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)
Time Base:Full-Time
Pay Plan:12 months
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary for campus events and summer hours.
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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Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of health education theories research and program assessment; planning design implementation and evaluation of health education programs; and industry standards for the delivery of health education in higher education. General knowledge of or ability to learn quickly current and emerging college age student health problems and existing methods of intervention and control. Working knowledge of the principles of educational and social psychology and how they apply to a health education program; and applicable industry standards and practices for health promotion such as those found in the American College Health Associations Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education.
Abilities:
Ability to assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals and develop plans to achieve goals; collect compile chart and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning; plan organize conduct or oversee a variety of health education programs and activities including discussion groups and workshops; develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets audio and video materials and electronic media; present ideas and information accurately effectively and concisely both orally and in writing; use computer and web-based information technology systems as a resource for research and providing health education programs; maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers students medical and other health professionals representatives of the news media and other community groups.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors 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.
RequiredQualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Public Health Health Science or other related field or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field. Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible nutrition health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Professional work experience developing implementing coordinating and evaluating health education programs and activities
- Knowledge of the principles of nutrition dietary needs and weight management.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide nutritional information through workshops/presentations social media cooking demonstrations with an emphasis on those with low food security.
- Ability to evaluate and develop nutrition programs education materials and resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of top college health issues including sexuality/reproductive health sexual/dating violence nutrition and eating disorders alcohol/tobacco/drug abuse and mental health.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion behavior change and public health theories and models; evidence-informed health promotion programs; and environmental change strategies/socio-ecological model.
- Demonstrated skills in developing and facilitating a variety of educational methods designed to improve knowledge skills and behaviors including presentations workshops trainings individual behavior change sessions and small group discussion/facilitation.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity health equity and cultural competence and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills including working effectively in a team environment and collaborating with a variety of partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to select train oversee and evaluate student staff.
- Organizational skills to maintain accuracy and optimize efficiency of materials information projects and records.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite Products ability to document in an electronic medical record standard software programs and audio/visual equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support/Current CPR certification.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
Condition of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.
PreferredQualifications
- Masters degree in public health health science or another related field.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES); Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) For professionals with a masters or doctoral degree in nutrition or related fields.
- Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist (BCHN) Ideal if you incorporate holistic wellness into student support.
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1) A well-recognized certification for behavior-based nutrition coaching.
- Experience supervising training instructing and mentoring students in a university or college environment.
- Experience with critical review of professional and academic literature related to nutrition and health and wellness promotion especially among college students.
- Experience applying health promotion behavior change and public health theories and models; evidence-informed health promotion programs; and policy/systems/environmental change strategies/socio-ecological model to a student population.
- Experience gathering compiling and synthesizing information for application in strategic program planning and evaluation.
- Experience in identifying funding opportunities and applying for and managing grants.
Licenses/Certifications
Ability to obtain and maintain:
- ServSafe Certification
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification
Preferred:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES); Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
- Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist (BCHN)
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1)
Documents Needed to Apply
- Current CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Copies of relevant licenses/certifications (if applicable)
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 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork 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 Right-To-know 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 safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault 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.
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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 Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related 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. H-1-B 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
