Health Educator

Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification: Health Educator

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,549 per month

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Care Center is a key component of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, embodying the University's commitment to holistic and preventative approaches to student wellbeing. In alignment with the University's mission and strategic goals, we are dedicated to creating a supportive space where students can flourish both academically and personally. The Care Center is the first point of contact for students in distress or of concern. We connect students to essential resources, provide advocacy, and support them through crises support. Our comprehensive Basic Needs services include Health and Wellness Products and resources, Mental Health Support Coordination, Housing and Financial Support, Food and Clothing Resources. By offering these diverse services, we aim to empower students, normalize the seeking of support, and build a community that prioritizes care, compassion, and student success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct, analyze, and disseminate research data on the health of college students and prevention initiatives using existing data collection instruments and designing department-specific instruments.
• Design and conduct community health promotion/disease prevention education programs to improve health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of students using health promotion theories, evidence-based best practices, outcome evaluation, statistical analysis, and health behavior research methodologies.
• Design, operate, and maintain health education services in support of SHWS's and Care Center's mission, including stress management, bystander intervention, alcohol and other drug prevention, tobacco cessation, cold and flu education, nutrition education, and exercise education for the campus community.
• Provide individual one-on-one patient education recorded in the Electronic Medical Record on a variety of health issues, including stress management, nutrition, exercise, substance use, and sexual health. Assist in the supervision of peer health educators as they provide health education.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Care Center and execution of the Wellness Card Program, which includes maintaining relationships with participating Faculty, recruiting new Faculty partnerships, and revising and updating health assessments to address the current student population.
• Conduct one-on-one and group sanction education sessions for students referred through the Office of Student Conduct & Integrity or other campus partners. Prepare and maintain adequate supplies of health education materials.
• Assist in marketing and campus outreach efforts to increase student awareness of Care Center & Wellness services. Coordinate and conduct outreach activities to connect the Care Center with the campus community, including UHS, OSLCC, ASI, Orientation Services, Athletics, and student clubs and organizations. Contribute to web content and social media relative to health promotion.
• Work with campus partners to create, develop, implement, and evaluate healthy campus initiatives. Develop and maintain productive relationships with departments and individuals in the University community.
• Represent the department through committees, services on campus, community, and professional development identified by incumbent and agreed upon with supervisor.
• Advocate for health promotion activities. Work to insure standards established by American College Health Association (ACHA) and the health and wellness standards of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for health promotion are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned, incidental to the nature of the position or appropriate to the missions of the Students of Concern Team, the Care Center, the Division of Student Affairs, and the university.
• Supports the Division of Student Affairs on collaborative initiatives related to supporting and advocating for students.
• Represents Care Services during weekend events and extended Hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Knowledge: 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 the ability to learn quickly, current and emerging college-age student health problems and existing methods of intervention and control. Working knowledge of the principles of educational and social psychology and how these apply to 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”.
• Abilities: 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 program and activities including discussion groups and workshops; develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets, audio and video 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 a resource 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in health promotion with college population.
• Masters Degree in Public Health or Health Education Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
  
  

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy .

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy .

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 2. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website . The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website . The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $5,549 and maximum $8,083 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website .

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy .

Conflict of Interest

This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to the Conflict of Interest policy .

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

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. Read more at the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy .

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report .

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster .

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.

Advertised: Nov 03 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 17 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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• California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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