Job Description

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: THIS RECRUITMENT IS AVAILABLE TO CURRENT ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Health Education Assistant

UNION CODE: R02

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 1 $4,557 - Step 4 $4,836

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: Step 1 $4,557 – Step 20 $6,508

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Mission of Student Health Services (SHS) is to build a healthy campus community by providing quality, caring, cost-effective, accredited ambulatory healthcare and health promotion services. As part of an institution of higher learning, CSUB SHS participates in the educational process by teaching students the skills for self-care, promoting their health, advocating for themselves and preventing diseases—thus enhancing their academic productivity and leading to a satisfying college experience.

Under general supervision of the Director of Student Health Services, the Health Education Program Assistant works with the Director and Health Education Coordinator to assist in the development, delivery, coordination, and promotion of health education programs and outreach activities. The position creates and maintains health education materials, manages outreach and inventory supplies, and provides logistical and administrative support for events and departmental initiatives. The incumbent assists with planning and facilitating workshops and events, preparing educational materials, and maintaining resources that are accurate, inclusive, and accessible. Additional responsibilities include maintaining health education supplies and inventory, providing logistical and administrative support for departmental initiatives, and collaborating with campus and community partners to enhance student engagement. Through these efforts, the Health Education Program Assistant advances the SHS mission by supporting evidence-based health promotion initiatives and helping students develop lifelong wellness skills that contribute to their personal and academic success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health Education & Specialty Initiatives Support

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion initiatives focused on health equity to include: students parents, special populations, dental and vision education, health insurance options.
• Assist in developing and facilitating workshops, presentations, and outreach events that engage students through interactive activities and discussions.
• Create, maintain, and review health education materials, displays, and online content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and inclusivity. Evaluate suitability of materials and recommend updates or redesign to enhance effectiveness.
• Partner with campus and community organizations (e.g., BSSC, Veteran Success Center CAEN, student clubs) to coordinate events, campaigns, and demonstrations that promote healthy behaviors.
• Assist with gathering data to support identification of emerging students’ needs and adapting programs and resources based on evidence-based practices and assessment data.
• Assist in conducting follow-up activities, including sharing resources with participants, summarizing results, and documenting lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Student Health Discussions & Resource Guidance

• Conduct individual student discussions to provide information, guidance, and support regarding health resources and service options.
• Engage and educate pregnant students in discussions about available wellness resources, including disability parking, nursing pads, menstrual products, and lactation room services, providing guidance on how to access and use these supports effectively.
• Educate student parents on proper car seat use and installation, providing hands-on demonstrations and guidance to ensure correct and safe usage.
• Provide guidance and educate students on CalFresh, Covered CA, Medi-Cal and health equity insurance programs by explaining established requirements and assisting with completion of applications.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource guide of on-campus and off-campus well-being services including information specific for special populations needs and community support programs to ensure students have access to accurate and up-to-date wellness resources.

Outreach, Events, & Student Engagement

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and facilitating Student Health Services (SHS) outreach activities including health fairs, orientations, workshops, presentations, tabling, and virtual programs.
• Represent SHS at campus events to educate students about available health and wellness services, including assisted abortion, gender affirming care, immunizations, naloxone, etc., and encourage participation in SHS programs.
• Provide logistical and on-site support for outreach and educational activities, including event setup, materials preparation, and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with student organizations and other campus partners to expand program reach and engagement.
• Support program delivery across all SHS focus areas, including ATOD prevention, sexual health education, safety and injury prevention, women’s and men’s health, and overall wellness.
• Participate in the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).
• Attend approved trainings and webinars to stay current on college health education and wellness trends.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Order, track, and maintain inventory of health education supplies, outreach materials, and promotional items.
• Maintain organized storage and tracking systems for materials and event supplies.
• Compile and organize health education materials for accreditation reviews and internal audits.
• Prepare and reconcile ProCard purchases, coordinate and track print shop requests, and maintain program spreadsheets to track program data.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and distributing notes.
• Serve as back-up for wellness vending machine operations and website content updates.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• General knowledge of the techniques for collecting and compiling data, and the means of disseminating educational information to the public through various mass and audio or visual media.
• Working knowledge of the elements of health education programming.
• Ability to community effectively with individuals with various interests and from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to prepare and deliver informational talks or lead group discussions using visual and other aids and provide clear, understandable answers to questions which are raised by target group audiences.
• Ability to conduct interviews or group discussions to obtain data on health habits and needs, observe reactions to questions and record or summarize findings.
• Ability to conduct research using a variety of sources to develop and prepare educational materials.
• Ability to draft simple staff reports and articles for publication in newsletters and bulletins.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, target segments of the student community and representatives of the news media.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• National Child Passenger Safety Certified Technician
• Covered California Certified Counselor
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MEDIUM WORK – up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 seven 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 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.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: The person holding this position is considered a limited 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, revised July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

The California State University (“CSU”), including California State University, Bakersfield is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. All students and employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, admission, and employment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation. The CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected status, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, prohibited consensual relationships, and retaliation.

Campus contact for our Nondiscrimination policy is Allan Williams, Associate Vice President of Civil Rights & Compliance, (661) 654-2713.