Health Education Coordinator

Eastern Washington University; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Washington University in Cheney seeks a Health Education Coordinator to provide consultative services, information, and education on health promotion to EWU students and campus groups.

The role leads health education topics such as sexual assault prevention, STI prevention, mental health, and alcohol and other drugs, using research-based approaches to encourage behavior change and coordinating peer health staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations on a college campus.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and evaluating evidence-informed health education programs and resources.
• Proficiency in public speaking and delivering presentations to groups.
• Involvement in peer education, student leadership, or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide health education and programming on campus based on student needs.
• Deliver presentations in person and online to students and campus groups.
• Supervise peer health advisors, student employees, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with campus partners to advance health outcomes for students.
• Record and report evaluation metrics for health promotion activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Program coordination

Evaluation skills

Diversity experience

Peer education leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field

Master's degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

Work Schedule

M-F 8a-5p; with occasional nights and weekends

Job Title

Health Education Coordinator

Location

Cheney

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule Type

Regular

Term Of Appointment

12 Months

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director for Wellness Services in Counseling and Wellness Services, the Health Education Coordinator will provide consultative services, information, and education on various areas of health promotion to EWU students, parents, specialized student and campus groups, and other constituents. The Health Education Coordinator will engage in health education, promotion, and programming on topics such as sexual assault prevention, STI prevention, hazing prevention, mental health promotion, alcohol and other drugs, addiction recovery, healthy relationships, stress management techniques, and sleep. The position will use research-based approaches and strategies to facilitate behavior change among the student population. Additionally, the Health Education Coordinator will supervise and coordinate peer health advisors, student employees, and volunteers.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Salary

The salary for this position is $48,523.00 (minimum) up to $56,000.00.

Benefits

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands‑on learning that leads to in‑demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy‑efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community. At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes. From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions Of Employment

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Public School Employees of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/11/EWU-PSE-2025-2027-Collective-Bargaining-Agreement.pdf

Physical Demands

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note

Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and evaluating evidence-informed health education programs and resources tailored to the diverse needs of adult learners on a college campus
• Proficiency in public speaking, including giving presentations to small and large groups.
• Previous involvement in peer education, student leadership, or mentoring programs.
• Knowledge or expertise in one or more target areas such as sexual assault prevention, STI prevention, substance use and recovery, hazing prevention, mental health promotion, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field.
• Involvement with community coalitions or other groups focusing on health and wellness.
• Previous work experience in health education, wellness promotion, public health, or in a prevention specialist capacity.
• Experience working in a college or university setting.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provide Health Education and Programming

• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, resources, and services based on campus needs and priorities.
• Develop learning outcomes and identify and collect evaluation metrics for health promotion and education activities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to contribute to a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students.
• Research best practices, issues, and model programs related to target areas.
• Implement research-based approaches/strategies to promote behavior change among the student population.
• Deliver presentations (in person and online) as part of campus activities, both independently and in collaboration with peer health educators (PHEs), campus partners, and departments.

Supervise Student Volunteers, Interns, and Other Student-Based Assistance

• Recruit student employees and volunteers.
• Provide training, mentoring, and supervision for student staff.
• Assist student employees in identifying and achieving applied learning goals related to their course of study, as related to their student employment.
• Oversee the peer health education team.
• Contribute to social media platforms and oversee student design of social media content.

Perform Administrative and Liaison Duties Related to Targeted Areas

• Record and report statistical data as required/requested, including collecting and disseminating surveys/survey information.
• Attend staff meetings and engage in professional development activities.
• Establish relationships and act as a liaison with on- and off-campus resources, such as community service agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of community and campus resources and refer students to appropriate campus or community resources.