Health Educator III

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Educator III in the Department of Emergency Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway;

and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

• Assesses and communicates community health needs.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates NJPIES’ community education programs. It is anticipated that majority of time (50
  -75%) will be dedicated to field work (health fairs, teaching, special events) with the remainder in the office.
• Provides outreach and education to diverse populations within the state of New Jersey by collaborating with community-based organizations, schools, municipal government, civic groups, community leaders, colleges/universities, religious groups, childcare centers and other injury prevention organizations.
• Serves as a community resource person on unintentional poisoning injury and poison center services.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community-based organizations, and represents the poison control center on coalitions, work groups, committee meetings, and special events.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 20S

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

Standard Hours 37.50

Day

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

HPAE 5094

People Soft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in providing health education to diverse populations or a Master’s Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion and a minimum of one (1) year experience in providing health education to diverse populations.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

• Valid NJ driver’s license and access to a vehicle on a…