Health Education Specialist

• 503933
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at:
  Sep 8 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Amanda Blair, , agalliva

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

Help shape the future of student well-being at New Mexico State University. As a member of the newly established Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs team, you'll develop innovative health education programs, inspire healthy choices, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aggies every day.

Position Title: Health Education Specialist

College/Division: Provost Office

Department: 523000-STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 (Commensurate with qualifications.)

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status
:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard

Work Schedule:

Some weekend and evening work expectations

The Health Education Specialist supports the mission of Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs by developing and delivering evidence-informed health promotion and prevention initiatives that empower students to make healthy decisions, build resilience, and thrive academically and personally. Reporting to the Director of Prevention & Well-Being Programs, the position leads educational programming focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, stress management, and general wellness while collaborating with the unit's interdisciplinary prevention team on initiatives addressing alcohol and other drug prevention, mental health promotion, hazing prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, healthy relationships, and student well-being.

The position engages students through outreach, peer education, campus partnerships, and innovative health promotion strategies that foster a culture of wellness, safety, and personal responsibility.

Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Psychology, Nutrition, or a closely related field. Experience in health promotion or peer education (internships or volunteer work acceptable). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups. Experience and interest in working in a college health and wellness environment.
• Experience in event coordination, workshop facilitation, or social media health messaging. Familiarity with college student health issues and trends.

• CPR certification
• Enrollment in or completion of Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

We are New Mexico's land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico.

We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico's 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives - and the lives of the people they love - through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Founded in 1973 in…