Health Education Specialist

Department Contact:Amanda Blair

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Help shape the future of student well-being at New Mexico State University. As a member of the newly established Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs team youll develop innovative health education programs inspire healthy choices and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aggies every day.

PositionTitle: Health Education Specialist

College/Division: Provost Office

Department: 523000-STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43908.80 (Commensurate with qualifications.)

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:Some weekend and evening work expectations

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Health Education Specialist supports the mission of Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs by developing and delivering evidence-informed health promotion and prevention initiatives that empower students to make healthy decisions build resilience and thrive academically and personally. Reporting to the Director of Prevention & Well-Being Programs the position leads educational programming focused on nutrition healthy lifestyles stress management and general wellness while collaborating with the units interdisciplinary prevention team on initiatives addressing alcohol and other drug prevention mental health promotion hazing prevention interpersonal violence prevention healthy relationships and student well-being. The position engages students through outreach peer education campus partnerships and innovative health promotion strategies that foster a culture of wellness safety and personal responsibility.

Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Public Health Health Education Psychology Nutrition or a closely related field. Experience in health promotion or peer education (internships or volunteer work acceptable). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups. Experience and interest in working in a college health and wellness environment.

Experience in event coordination workshop facilitation or social media health messaging. Familiarity with college student health issues and trends.

Special Certification/Licensure:
CPR certification
Enrollment in or completion of Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.