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Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximityto urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition
202600084S

Title
Specialist IV - Peer Education Specialist

FLSA status
Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: .

Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional

Department
Student Wellness

Division
Division of Student Affairs

Open Date
04/06/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion/Education, Education or related field. Master's preferred. Two years of experience in advising peer groups, health-related practice, health programming or related field. Current working knowledge of health trends, issues, and topics that directly affect the college aged population. Experience in developing and delivering educational programming on a variety of health-related issues. Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, behavior change and public health theory and models. Excellent interpersonal skills and proficient public speaker. Experience in supervising and evaluating others work. NASPA CPE trainer certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Additional education can be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Student Wellness department and provides oversight of the Peer Health Ambassador program focusing on peer-to-peer education and evidence-based practices to build a culture of health and wellness that foster student well-being. Works collaboratively with Student Wellness staff and campus partners to provide educational programming on campus.

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as advisor to the Peer Health Ambassador (PHA) program through the Student Wellness department. Provides training to all PHAs at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. Educates PHAs on relevant health topics for college students, including but not limited to, substance use, sexual health, healthy relationships, mental health and stress management, and general wellness. Creates training and activities for weekly meetings with PHAs to aid in team building and ongoing peer educator professional development. Maintains and updates peer education course in Blackboard. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs created by PHAs. Builds and maintains PHA schedules including office hours, scheduled presentations, workshops, events, and other assignments. Provides direct support and oversight of PHA events (may include nights and weekends). Manages PHA recruitment and selects the upcoming academic year cohort each Spring semester in collaboration with the Director. Evaluates PHAs each semester for effectiveness in their roles as peer educators to foster personal and professional growth. Participates in professional development specific to training and developing student leaders and peer educators for effective health education programming. Develops relationships with campus partners to support growth of the PHA program. Prepares required reports to support data collection within the department. Supports various Student Wellness departmental initiatives, including but not limited to, engagement with New Student Orientation, Bearkat Kickoff, Welcome Week, annual health fairs, etc. Presents on various health and wellness topics including alcohol and other drugs, mental health and stress management, sexual health and healthy relationships, and overall well-being related topics to the SHSU student community. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Requires detailed knowledge of university infrastructure, policies and procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of office systems. Must have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement. Ability to work evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Full Time Part Time
Full Time

Position Number
4N8773

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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