Health Promotion Specialist (Health Educator)

Position Summary Well-being & Health Promotion at San Diego State University is seeking a Health Promotion Specialist to develop and deliver student-centered programs focused on alcohol and other substance misuse prevention. This position will help students make informed, lower-risk decisions through education, outreach, harm reduction strategies, Narcan training, presentations, workshops, and connections to health and wellness resources. This interactive, student-facing role engages with students across campus rather than working primarily from a desk.

The Health Promotion Specialist supports alcohol and other substance misuse prevention, along with a range of wellness, health literacy, and healthy lifestyle topics. Through planning, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs; creating educational materials and presentations; teaching or supporting Peer Health

Education programming; and collaborating with campus departments, student organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders, this position promotes a healthy SDSU campus environment.

Key Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed alcohol and other substance misuse prevention programs, campaigns, workshops, presentations, and outreach activities. - Provide student-facing outreach and education across campus, including presentations, guest lectures, seminars, health fairs, and other interactive programs. - Develop and deliver harm reduction education on key health topics affecting college students, including alcohol and other drug use, in ways that are accessible and relevant. - Plan and coordinate health promotion initiatives by establishing goals, identifying program priorities, developing timelines, and organizing resources and materials. - Collect and analyze information to assess student needs, evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements. - Support SDSU Well Being and Health Promotion initiatives by addressing topics such as nutrition, sexual health, sleep, stress management, tobacco education, recovery, health literacy, and wellness. - Collaborate with other Health

Education Specialists, campus departments, faculty, staff, student organizations, community groups, and other partners to support wellness programming and strengthen prevention efforts on campus. - Support department priorities and emerging needs by contributing to special events, health promotion initiatives, public health response efforts, and other projects as assigned.

Why Join Us - Make a direct impact on student well-being by helping prevent alcohol and substance misuse-related harms by promoting informed, lower-risk choices. - Engage with students through meaningful and creative outreach, education, presentations, and campus programming in a highly interactive role. - Develop expertise in harm reduction, Narcan training, prevention programming, program evaluation, and health education. - Collaborate with campus and community partners to create a healthier, safer, and more supportive university environment. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information - This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. - This appointment is for an 11/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with June as the anticipated off month. - This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. - Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, but may vary based on operational needs. - This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 1 day per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required. Department Summary Well-being and Health Promotion supports the holistic well-being of SDSU students through one-on-one and group education, community programs, campaigns, partnerships and collaborations.

Staffed with a knowledgeable team of health education professionals, interns, and peer educators, the department’s goal is to support students with all aspects of their health and well-being, including nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, sleep, healthy relationships, sexual health, violence prevention, recovery support and community, healthcare coverage support, as well as accessing resources on campus and in the community. For more information regarding SDSU Well-being and Health Promotion, click here.

Education and

Experience - Bachelor's 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. Key

Qualifications - Demonstrated knowledge of health education theories, prevention strategies, and best practices for planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs—particularly in higher education or community settings. - Demonstrated experience designing and delivering health education programs, workshops, training, or outreach initiatives for diverse audiences. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions, present information clearly, and collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and campus partners. - Experience assessing needs, using data and feedback to inform program priorities, and contributing to evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. - Proficiency with digital tools and web-based platforms for program delivery, communication, and reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and policies. - Experience