Classification: Health Educator
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Non-exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $5,773* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
Priority Screening Date: November 18, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
ABOUT CSUMB
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
PURPOSE:
Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Health and Wellness Services and day-to-day work direction of the Health Promotion and Prevention Manager, the Health Educator is responsible for selected components of the Health Promotion and Education Program. This position supports the overall program by researching, developing, and maintaining health promotion materials, as well as planning, conducting, and evaluating health-related programs, events, workshops, and trainings. This position promotes awareness of services offered at the Campus Health Center and works collaboratively with the Personal Growth & Counseling Center, Student Disability and Accessibility Center, Campus Advocate, Campus Chaplaincy, and the third-party administrator of the Campus Health Center. All work is performed consistent with appropriate professional standards established by organizations such as the American Public Health Association and the American College Health Association.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leads, plans, implements, and promotes health education programming, including, but not limited to, alcohol and other drug education, nutrition, reproductive health, tobacco cessation, physical activity, and mental health. Responsible for the oversight of Health and Wellness Services’ social media accounts.
- Delivers health promotion programs, events, workshops, and trainings to the campus community. Provides consultation with students in health-related areas such as alcohol and other drug education, nutrition, reproductive health, smoking cessation, physical activity, and mental health. Includes infectious diseases educational sessions for the campus community (i.e., science of origins, testing, contact tracing, vaccine development, and safety information).
- Provides oversight and supervision of students voluntarily participating in the POWER Peer Education program.
- Collaborates with stakeholders across campus and within the local community for the purpose of addressing broad programmatic issues, identifying student health needs and enhancing the delivery of related programming. Serves on campus teams and/or committees as appropriate or necessary. Maintains close working relationships with other departments and programs within Health and Wellness Services to address broad programmatic issues, and fosters a team approach to specific issues.
- Collects data and makes recommendations to leadership for health education program improvements.
Other Functions:
- Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of: health education theories, research, and program assessment; planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs; and industry standards for the delivery of health education in higher education. General knowledge of (or ability to learn quickly) current and emerging college age student health issues and existing methods of intervention and control. Working knowledge of: the principles of educational and social psychology and how they apply to a health education program; and applicable industry standards and practices for health promotion, such as those found in the American College Health Association’s “Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education”.
Ability to: assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals, and develop plans to achieve goals; collect, compile, chart, and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning; plan, organize, conduct or oversee a variety of health education programs and activities, including discussion groups, workshops, and electronic educational tools; develop educational resources such as pamphlets, audio/visual materials, and electronic media; present ideas and information accurately, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing; use computer and web-based information technology systems as resources for research and providing health education programs; maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, students, medical and other health professionals, representatives of the news media, and other community groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related field. Equivalent to one or two years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
Strong background in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education, with demonstrated competency in harm reduction and multi-systemic interventions. Proficient in the use of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software. Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions associated with this position, including the knowledge and abilities identified above
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An American Public Health Association approved master’s degree in Public Health with an emphasis on health education or community health, a master’s degree in Health Science or Public Health Administration or equivalent, and/or national certification are highly preferred. A working knowledge of community resources within the Monterey/Santa Cruz/San Benito tri-county area and previous university experience are also preferred. Technical fluency with Banner, Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs. Highly desirable: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to CSUMB’s Vision.
Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.); 25Live; intranet drives; and internet browsers.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
- The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:
- responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
- responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access
- access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.
- This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
- This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and will be required to participate in annual training and to immediately forward to the Clery Director all reports of crimes brought to their attention pursuant to the Clery Act and California State Education Code, Chapter 16, of the Donahue Higher Education Act, Section 67380.
- May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.
BENEFITS/PERKS:
CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailinghumanresources@csumb.edu. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.