Job No. 159402
- Job Title:
- Health Educator
- Employer:
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
- Location:
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Atlanta , GA
- Posting Date:
- 26-Aug-2026
- Description:
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Job Summary
Position will develop health promotion activities and initiatives within Stamps Health Services. Plan, implement, and evaluate theory-and evidence- based health promotion programs and services designed to improve the health and academic performance of individual students, student groups, and campus communities. Position may deal with planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate health education strategies aimed at influencing health behaviors of college students. May work with the campus community and SHS staff to assess the needs and develop strategies to meet the health needs of GT students on a variety of core health issues (i.e., alcohol, sexual health, nutrition, stress management, sexual violence prevention, etc.). Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to health for students. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Health Promotion professional and student staff, Stamps Health Services staff, Communications and Marketing Committee, Safety Committee. This position will typically advise and counsel: same as above. This position will supervise: N/A.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Develop, implement and evaluate upstream, innovative, programs, services and initiatives to promote health and well-being for student and employee success
Job Duty 2 -
Develop, implement, and analyze periodic student health surveys that (1) provide baseline and follow-up health and well-being data, (2) identify program needs and priorities, (3) evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services, and (4) track trends in student health status and behavior.
Job Duty 3 -
Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students.
Job Duty 4 -
Hire, train, manage, supervise, and evaluates paid and/or volunteer staff, interns, and/or peer educators.
Job Duty 5 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Policy or Health Education or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Experience working with adolescents or young adults; university environment experience preferred with use of electronic medical records
Required Experience
Two to four years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's or Advanced Degree
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's degree in public health (MPH), Health Promotion, Health Education, Community Health, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related fields.
Preferred Certifications
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) and Wellness Coaching
Impact & Influence
This position works collaboratively with Wellness Empowerment staff, healthcare providers, counseling professionals, student organizations, faculty, and staff, campus administrators, and community partners.The Health Educator serves as a subject matter expert on student wellness and provides consultation, education, and guidance to campus stakeholders. The position may supervise student employees, graduate assistants, interns, volunteers, and peer educators while contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance student health and well-being across the Institute.
Proposed Salary
Salary is $60K - 65K commensurate with experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of health promotion theories, behavior change models, and public health principles.
Knowledge of current issues affecting college student health and well-being.
Knowledge of evidence-informed health education practices.
Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.
Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present assessment data.
Experience utilizing surveys, evaluation tools, and program outcome measures.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to inclusive excellence, health equity, and culturally responsive programming.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data visualization, survey, and presentation software.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
- Contact information:
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
- Atlanta, GA 30332
- United States
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