Health Education Specialist **Who We Are** We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following: + Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine. + Serving a highly diverse student body (click here (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/irpe/fact\_book/dashboards/enrollment.php) for more information). + Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility. + Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life. Click here (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/studentaffairs/stu/join-us.php) _for more about Student Affairs._ **Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):** Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full time related work experience in conducting health education, promotion and/or outreach (student experience may be considered). Experience working with a college or university population or with emerging adults. **Preferred Qualifications:** Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Health, Higher Education, Social Work or related field. Additional years (3 ) of full time related work experience in conducting health education, promotion, and/or outreach (student experience may be considered). Experience leading peer education programs, including curriculum development, training, and supervising peer educators. CHES or CPH certification. Experience working with a diverse population. **Brief Description of Duties:** The Health Education Specialist will use a data-driven and evidence-informed approach to deliver comprehensive outreach and health education programming. This role encompasses large scale and group-based outreach, peer education and supervision, collaboration with campus and community partners, and professional development. The incumbent plays a crucial role as a team member within the overall campus health and wellness departments. In this capacity, they collaborate with colleagues across various units to enhance the effectiveness and integration of health, wellness, and prevention services. This includes actively participating in divisional meetings, sharing insights, and contributing to collaborative decision-making processes. The incumbent fosters a cooperative and supportive environment, ensuring seamless teamwork and alignment with the shared goals and objectives of campus health and wellness initiatives. This position may be required to provide support in other areas of student health, wellness, and prevention services, as needed. **Large Scale Health Education & Outreach Programming** + Coordinate, implement and assess evidence-based health education programming for the campus community through collaborative, attractive, large scale events including but not limited to: + Awareness month/week/day programming such as Overdose Awareness Day, Suicide Prevention Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, STI Awareness Week and Alcohol Awareness Month. + Be Well Fest - a yearly event aimed at recognizing patient appreciation and increasing knowledge around the on-campus health and wellness resources available to students. + Health and Wellness Fairs - semesterly fairs that provide students an opportunity to learn about and meet campus and community providers / resources they can use to address their health and wellness. + New Student Orientation - assist in coordinating and implementing all aspects of the required and optional health education programming for new students. + This position is based on Stony Brook University’s main (West) campus but will require occasional work/travel to the East (hospital) and Southampton campuses as the position serves all Stony Brook students. Travel to regional, state or national professional development opportunities and/or training may also be required at times. **Smaller Scale / Group Health Education & Outreach Programming** + Provide the campus community with tabling, training and workshops tailored for college students and their health needs. This will require extensive collaboration with student clubs and organizations and professional staff from departments across the University. + Workshops - create, implement and assess educational workshops, both stand alone and series, that address topics such as healthy screen use, mental health, safer sex, alcohol, cannabis, problem gambling, sexual assault prevention and survivor support. + Trainings - assist in coordinating and conducting bystander intervention training for students, faculty and staff including but not limited to Red Watch Band, Green Dot, QPR, CPR and Narcan/Naloxone. + Tabling - coordinate and conduct health and wellness educational tabling across main, east and Southampton campus. **Supervision & Peer Education** + As part of the CPO team, assist with the recruitment, application, on-boarding and training of all peer educators. + Oversee a cohort of peer educators focused on health and wellness outreach and/or targeted outreach based on the needs of the department and division. + Supervise paid peer educators (Student Assistants) as needed. **Health Communication** + Contribute to the department's health education efforts by creating, implementing and assessing multi-media health communication content. + Social Media - create content when needed to address upcoming and prevalent health and wellness issues within the college student population. Coordinate the department’s posting on various social media channels. + Resource Development - create new educational resources aimed at increasing knowledge about health topics and associated resources. This includes but is not limited to the creation of flyers, infocards, calendars, videos, tutorials and bulletin boards. **Data Gathering/Evaluation and Strategy Development** + In collaboration with the CPO team, assist in preparing and maintaining registration forms for departmental programming, evaluate trends in attendance to help determine best use of resources. **Professional Development and Committee Involvement:** + Participate in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars). + Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside of your department and/or unit (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs). + Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission. + Hours outside of the typical work schedule will be required at times. **Special Notes:** This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. **Salary** : $60,000 $4,000 Location Pay = $64,000 Total Compensation In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly. **Essential Position:** This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. **_Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws._** If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/) . _In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act_ a _copy of our crime statistics can be viewed_ here (https://www.stonybrook.edu/police/) _._ Visit our WHY WORK HERE (https://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/working-here/) page to learn about the **total rewards** we offer. \#LI-ES1 **Job Number:** 2503204 **Official Job Title:** : Staff Assistant **Job Field** : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical) **Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook **Department/Hiring Area:** : Center For Prevention And Outreach **Schedule** : Full-time **Shift** : Variable **Shift Hours:** : Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-5:00pm. Tues and Thurs 12:00pm-8:30pm : **Posting Start Date** : Sep 25, 2025 **Posting End Date** : Oct 9, 2025, 8:59:00 PM **Salary:** : $60,000 **Appointment Type:** : Temporary **Salary Grade:** : SL2 **SBU Area:** : Stony Brook University **Req ID:** 2503204