Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health

Job Summary

San José State University’s Student Wellness Center (SWC) is dedicated to advancing the holistic health and well-being of its diverse student population. Reporting to the Director of Wellness and Health Promotion, The Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health plays a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating campus-wide initiatives that promote mental health, resilience, and help-seeking behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead mental health workshops and programs for students
• Create and manage health education content and online resources
• Train and support Peer Health Educators
• Partner with campus and community groups to promote student well-being
• Lead campus-wide mental health and prevention initiatives
• Track program outcomes and make improvements based on data
• Support events, meetings, and wellness center activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of health education theory, research, program design, implementation, evaluation, and higher-education standards; familiarity with student development theories.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the socio-ecological model and how to incorporate universal, selective, and indicated prevention strategies
• Ability to apply preventive health principles in student counseling and educational settings, with an understanding of the relationship between health and academic success
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence, with strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Ability to organize, promote, and facilitate health education programs, events, and public presentations using appropriate educational materials and communication strategies
• Ability to mentor student employees (peer educators) with an emphasis on strengths development, while providing regular feedback and connecting student work to academic, internship, fieldwork, and career goals.
• Effective communication across a variety of venues, including appropriate use of English grammar, professional correspondence, and the ability to draft business reports, presentations, customer service, and public relations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, manage sensitive communications, and comply with state, federal, CSU, and SJSU policies and procedures
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a detail-oriented environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field
• Equivalent to one (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field
• Mental Health First Aid certification (or equivalent)
• At least two (2) years of experience designing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating effective programming
• At least two (2) years of experience as a student supervisor, lead, and/or mentor
• Experience planning and delivering health programming about mental health
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering health promotion programming for diverse populations

Compensation

Classification: Health Educator
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,631/month - $7,037/month (Step 10 - Step 13)
CSU Salary Range: $5,549/month - $8,083/month (Step 1 - Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: April 3, 2026 through April 19, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Advertised: Apr 03 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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