Part-Time Health Educator — Research & Community Outreach

State University of New York at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a Health Educator to deliver protocol-driven health education to study participants via face-to-face, phone, or videoconference. The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and flexibility in a fast-paced research setting.

Primary duties include coordinating education sessions, data collection, and participant support, with a focus on clinical measurements and community engagement across research sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and RN license in New York State are required.
• Experience delivering protocol-driven health education is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate sessions, collect data, and engage with participants.

Responsibilities

• 40%: Deliver protocol-driven health education and support to study participants.
• 40%: Schedule sessions, record data, and coordinate follow-ups per protocol.
• 30%: Clinical research support including vital signs, blood collection, and lab liaison.
• 30%: Research coordination and community engagement to advance study objectives.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Clinical judgement

Documentation

Records management

Cultural awareness

Trust building

Collaboration

Decision-making

Communication

Critical thinking

Influencing skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Listening skills

Patience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and NYS RN license

Job description

The State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a Health Educator to deliver protocol-driven health education to study participants via face-to-face, phone, or videoconference. The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and flexibility in a fast-paced research setting.

Primary duties include coordinating education sessions, data collection, and participant support, with a focus on clinical measurements and community engagement across research sites.