Health Promotion Assistant

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Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Health Promotion and Administration in the Klotz Student Health Center (SHC), the Health Promotion Assistant provides overall support to the Klotz Health Promotion (HP) unit and the Klotz Matadors4Wellness (M4W) Peer Health Education program. The Health Promotion Assistant will work collaboratively with HP staff and campus partners to support HP programming, education, and assessment initiatives.

• Provides support to Matadors 4 Wellness (M4W) Peer Health Education Program.
  • Teaches college health topics (e.g., stress management, sleep difficulties, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs prevention, sexual and reproductive health, etc.)
  • Teaches public speaking and tabling outreach skills. Accompanies peer educators to presentations and outreaches. .
  • Assists with weekly meetings and trainings.
• Maintains Excel spreadsheets and files to coordinate HP projects, presentations, and other outreach events.
• Provides HP presentations and engages in campus outreach events. .
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience with college peer education strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver effective, accurate, and dynamic presentations.
• Knowledge of traditional and emerging college student health issues (including stress; sleep; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and sexual and reproductive health).
• Experience with graphic design of ADA accessible materials preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends in a 40-hour workweek.

• Applications received through August 7, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.  
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan).
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and 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.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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