Health Educator - Community Focus

Summary

In following the evidence-based practice of college health promotion, the Health Educator - Community Focus implements and participates in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary health promotion program for the diverse BGSU campus community. Using population-level prevention, they work to make the campus healthier by cultivating healthy attitudes and behaviors, coordinating efforts amongst various university constituencies, and fostering a culture that values and supports a healthy community. They gather data to determine what health issues are most impacting the academic performance of BGSU students and collaborate with campus partners and health professionals to create interventions that address those issues. The Health Educator - Community Focus pursues external funding opportunities to support the work of the position and the Division of Community and Well-Being.

Essential Functions

• Assist in designing, implementing and evaluating community of care initiatives for the BGSU student body. Coordinate and integrate community health prevention programs into the framework of health education offered by the BGSU Office of Health and Wellness and the Community of Care partners. Serve as a liaison between the Division of Community and Well-Being and the Division of Student Success and Engagement on Community of Care topics.. Write research/grant proposals for additional funding to support the work of the Division of Community and Well-Being.
• Plan and coordinate the Division of Community and Well-Being programs and activities. Work with both on and off-campus partners to coordinate logistics of events and programs. Ensure compliance with University, Divisional, and Departmental policies and procedures. Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations.
• Disseminate, and report on population-based assessments of health status, needs, and assets of students and environmental assessments of student health needs and resources. Assist in incorporating health assessment data into strategic planning initiatives. Develop proposals for programs and other interventions based on findings.
• Produce health promotion materials and publications. Create and implement marketing and educational outreach programs to ensure that the promotion of physical/mental/emotional wellbeing is highly visible on campus.
• Develop collaborative programs and working relationships with numerous constituencies on campus, including but not limited to Residential Life, Falcon Health Center, Athletics, Office of the Dean of Students, Student Engagement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, academic programs and student organizations. Collaborate with community agencies. Participate in community, and campus initiatives, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree in health promotion, health education, community health, or related field. Master’s in Public Health, Health Education, College Student Personnel or related field.

The following Experience is required:

• 6 months of health promotion or health grant writing experience

The following Experience is preferred:

• 1 year in health promotion in a college health setting

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Grant writing experience (encouraged but not required)
• Presentation and promotional skills
• Ability to present on a variety of health and wellness information to a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
• Proficient with a variety of social media platforms
• Knowledge of computer programs and design
• Ability to work non-traditional hours

Deadline to Apply: February 27, 2026

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents