Health Educator, Intermediate
Location: CHS-Health Promotion
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608209
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/
Special Information
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. Funds are available through September 2025. The incumbent is not eligible for Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
Job Description
The Health Educator, Intermediate is a grant funded position that is part of NAU's Substance Abuse Block Grant, funded by Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The focus of the grant is on the primary prevention of substance misuse among college students. This position will execute a comprehensive strategy to promote health across all levels of the socio-ecological model with a focus on increasing protective factors and reducing risk factors associated with high-risk substance use. The Health Educator, Intermediate will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-informed strategies, programs and services that will reduce unwanted health outcomes related to substance misuse and mental wellbeing. This position will work closely with key campus partners such as Fraternity and Sorority Life and Campus Living to provide educational workshops, create educational materials and mobilize the community. This position will also assist in planning and implementing substance free social events. The Health Educator, Intermediate will assist the project lead in achieving stated deliverables as required by the grant.
This position reports to the Director of Health Promotion.
Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation - 60%
• Reviews professional literature and data.
• Conducts needs assessments.
• Plans, implements and evaluates effective primary prevention efforts.
• Creates effective prevention campaigns and educational materials.
• Develops and delivers health education workshops.
• Assists in developing and implementing substance free social events.
• Assesses effectiveness of prevention efforts using quantitative and qualitative measures.
• Shares data and program outcomes.
• Supervises student interns and volunteers.
Collaboration - 20%
• Works closely with student organizations.
• Engages stakeholder groups.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with campus partners.
• Hosts focus groups and listening sessions.
• Attends committee meetings.
Advocacy - 15%
• Assists student groups and internal departments in reviewing policies and procedures related to substance misuse.
• Makes recommendations for changes to policies and procedures to reduce substance misuse and abuse.
Other - 5%
• Assists in grant management and reporting activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Health Education Specialist.
• Experience working with college students.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
• Knowledge of health issues on university campuses, particularly substance misuse.
• Knowledge of theories and methods of health education and prevention.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of social marketing and media-based prevention strategies.
• Knowledge of environmental management strategies and socio-ecological model.
• Knowledge of evidence-based primary prevention strategies for college substance misuse.
Skills
• Skills in health behavior change.
• Skills in prioritizing and completing multiple tasks of varying complexity and urgency in a timely and efficient manner.
• Skills in delivering educational material in a variety of formats.
• Customer service skills.
Abilities
• Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to form working relationships with various departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to critically review health related professional literature and apply findings for improved outcomes.
• Ability to promote a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Ability to apply components of motivational interviewing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Background Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Salary range begins at $58,882. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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