Classification: Health Educator
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,888 - $6,006 (Steps 4-5)* 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: May 26, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Employment with the California State University System
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 22 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, supporting 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. With a specialty in suicide prevention, the Suicide Prevention Coordinator plans, develops, implements, manages, and assesses the suicide prevention program to meet the mental and related health needs of students at California State University, Monterey Bay. This role advances the collaborative efforts between Health and Wellness Services and campus and community partners. Working within the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, this position promotes health and suicide prevention awareness and works collaboratively with the Dean of Students office, Personal Growth and Counseling Center, Campus Health Center, Student Disability and Accessibility Center, Campus Advocate, Campus Chaplaincy, and other campus stakeholders. All work performed is consistent with appropriate professional standards established by organizations such as the American Federation for Suicide Prevention and the American Association of Suicidology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leads, plans, implements, and promotes health education programming related to suicide prevention, including: educational seminars for students, staff, and faculty; staff and faculty gatekeeper training; and the preparation and dissemination of educational materials for students’ families and supporters. Supports the planning and execution of suicide postvention efforts to support students, faculty, staff, and families in the event of a suicide within the campus community. Contributes to content creation for 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, mental health, and suicide prevention. Includes infectious diseases educational sessions for the campus community (i.e., science of origins, testing, contact tracing, vaccine development, and safety information).
- Collaborates with stakeholders across campus and within the local community for the purpose of addressing broad programmatic issues, identifying student health and related mental health needs, and enhancing service delivery. 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 participant data to assess goal, objective, and outcome achievement; makes recommendations to leadership for program improvements; monitors trends; and addresses behavioral health disparities, if any.
- Contributes to the oversight and supervision of students voluntarily participating in the POWER Peer Education program.
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:
Thorough knowledge of suicide prevention theories, research, and program assessment; planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of suicide prevention curricula and mental health promotion programs; and industry standards for the delivery of suicide prevention programs in higher education. General knowledge of (or ability to learn quickly) current and emerging college-age student mental and general health issues, and existing methods of suicide prevention and postvention. Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and practices for suicide prevention, such as those established by the American Federation for Suicide Prevention and the American Association of Suicidology. Knowledge of budget management and tracking.
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/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field and/or national certification. Working knowledge of community resources within the Monterey/Santa Cruz/San Benito tri-county area and previous university experience. 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.
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 the 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:
To receive full consideration, applicants must complete and submit the required online application by the priority screening date listed on the Careers at CSUMB website. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the University’s discretion. All submitted materials 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.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
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.