Health Educator
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Job Description
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Masters degree in Health Education or a related field and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Familiarity with current health education theories and behavior change models
- Experience using data to drive programming decisions
- At least one year of relevant professional experience in health education preferably in a college/university setting
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in developing delivering and evaluating health and wellness programs
Health Educator
Georgia State University
Student Health and Wellness is seeking a Health Educator to provide leadership in the development implementation and evaluation of comprehensive student wellness programs at Georgia State University. The Health Educator works within the Student Health Promotion unit this position collaborates with faculty staff and students to address the diverse health and wellness needs of the campus community. The Health Educator is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective health education initiatives services and partnerships that promote informed healthy lifestyle choices and foster a culture of wellbeing across all Georgia State campuses.
WHAT MAKES STUDENT HEALTH and WELLNESS A GREAT PLACE
A flexible work environment
Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Design implement and evaluate evidence-based wellness education programs that address key health issues affecting college students (e.g. alcohol and drug use sexual health nutrition stress management smoking cessation mental health).
- Lead ongoing campaigns workshops and resource initiatives to promote student health.
- Develop and conduct seminars presentations and training sessions in diverse settings including academic courses (e.g. GSU 1010) residence halls and student organization events.
- Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with university departments and organizations including Health Services Counseling Center Recreational Services University Housing Fraternity and Sorority Life and academic departments.
- Stay current with public health literature and trends in college student wellness.
- Identify and share best practices and innovative strategies for health education and behavior change.
- Design and administer student health surveys to collect baseline and follow-up data identify program priorities evaluate program outcomes and monitor trends in student health behaviors.
- Serve on university and divisional committees.
- Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of Student Wellness or other leadership within the Division of Student Engagement.
- Perform other responsibilities as required to support the mission of Student Health Promotion and the Division of Student Engagement.
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU applicationResumeCover Letter (Recommended)
Finalcandidates must provide three professional references.
Employment Type
Full Time
