SHS & Health Education Communications Assistant

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: $4,557 - $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 SHS & Health Education Communications Assistant works with the Director and Health Education Coordinator to support Student Health Services (SHS) health promotion and education efforts by coordinating health communication, outreach, and wellness resource programs that enhance student knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to personal and community health. The position develops and maintains health education materials, digital and print marketing content, and social media campaigns to increase awareness of SHS services and health topics. The incumbent assists in planning and implementing health education events and outreach activities and manages the Wellness Vending Machine program as an accessible health promotion resource for students. Responsibilities also include tracking engagement data, monitoring resource utilization, and preparing reports to inform program evaluation and planning. The SHS & Health Education Communications Assistant performs related administrative tasks in support of SHS health education initiatives and departmental operations, ensuring that all communications and activities reflect SHS standards, accessibility guidelines, and institutional goals for student wellness.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinic Marketing & Patient Education Materials

1. Create and maintain patient health education materials for health education programs and the clinic using provided information, including flyers, posters, brochures, and digital graphics to inform students of relevant health topics, ensuring compliance with SHS branding and campus accessibility standards. 
2. Write, direct, edit and distribute short-form video content for health education campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc. Collaborate with SHS interns on content design.
3. Design and schedule social media content to promote health topics, SHS services, and campus campaigns, aligning with national health observances (e.g. awareness days/weeks/months). Create accounts on new social media platforms as needed.
4. Support campus groups/departments by advertising their campaigns on SHS social media pages with an emphasis on campaigns that address diversity and “social norms”.
5. Create and maintain marketing materials for outreach events, clinic services and services on the go, including sandwich boards, bulletin boards, signage, and handouts as directed. Utilize university-approved communication channels to promote SHS outreach activities and serve as a member of the Campus Communicators group.
6. Regularly update SHS marketing displays, bulletin boards, maps, building signage, and other posted information to ensure accuracy and accreditation compliance.
7. Maintain and periodically update the SHS website, in coordination with the Director, to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and accessible.
8. Track and report social media analytics (e.g., reach, engagement, saves, shares) to assess campaign effectiveness.

Management of Wellness Vending Machine & Clinical Supplies