Health Educator
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Health EducatorAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Health ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Health Educator under general supervision plans implements and evaluates theory and evidence-based health promotion strategies policies programs and services for students. Provides health training and guidance. Performs outreach functions on and off campus and supervises student staff interns and/or peer educators.
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Manage health education budget and expenditures. Plan develop and implement a systematic student assessment for health and well-being. Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services and track trends in student health and well-being statuses. Prepare an annual review of the services for accreditation. Create and maintain the annual health and well-being calendar.
Develop program proposals content learning resources and evaluation tools for specific educational interventions based on needs assessment results. Train evaluate and supervise student peer educators. Prepare and review educational and promotional materials including flyers pamphlets social media accounts and giveaway items.
Maintain collaborative relationships with student leaders campus faculty staff and community partners. Actively build a network of community partners to aid and assist students. Represent health services at campus and community events including orientation informational fairs etc. Serve as a campus resource for timely current and relevant health information as it relates to college health.
Engage in regular professional development. Conduct research on best practices in health and well-being to deliver evidence-based services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Health Education Public Health Health Promotion or applicable field.
Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze emerging health promotion needs of adults and college students.
Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to college students and assess its applicability and utility for effectiveness on the college campus.
Ability to do presentations workshop trainings individual behavior change sessions and small group discussions and facilitations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Health Education Public Health Health Promotion Social Work Counseling or a related field.
Two years of related experience providing health education and/or health promotion programming at the college level.
Previous experience mentoring student organizations.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).
Registrations Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
Job Posting Close Date:
11/26/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
Academic Programs Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Empowered by a shared sense of history and experience, we have built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars to carry our rich legacy of distinct ... View more
