Health Educator

Job Title

Health Educator-3

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,042.67 monthly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want

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 for community partners. Performs outreach functions on and off campus. This position is working to accomplish goals set by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

What you need to know

• Salary: Commensurate
• Schedule/Location: Full-time | College Station, TX
• Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.   

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, or applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or education.
• Experience working with K-12 students.
• Driver's license.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• Classroom management.
• Literacy and competency with utilizing technology.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility.

 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 do presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussions and facilitations.

Responsibilities

Health Education

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to mental health for students.
• Develops strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for mental health promotion programs and services in support of ARPA or other assigned programs.
• Develops program content, learning resources, and evaluation tools for specific educational interventions based upon needs assessment results.
• Prepares and reviews education materials for the assigned project.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with student leaders, staff, and community partners.
• Serves as a project resource for timely, current, and relevant health information as it relates to mental health among students.
• Incorporates concepts and principles into health promotions.
• Works with a team of health educators to provide trainings for community partners.

Reporting

• Maintains training records.
• Collects training data necessary for project reporting.
• Collects periodic student health surveys which provide baseline and follow up health data that identifies program needs and priorities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and services and tracks trends in student health statuses and behaviors.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties

Computer: 10 hours

Telephone: 5 hours

Vehicle: 4 hours

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.