Position Summary

Are you driven to create a campus culture where student well-being, health, and belonging are a priority? San Diego State University is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Program Lead for Well-being & Health Promotion to guide high-impact initiatives that foster a healthier, more inclusive student experience.

Reporting to the Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, the Program Lead will shape and implement strategies that promote student health and safety through an equity-focused, public health lens. By integrating evidence-based practices, health promotion models, and systems-level thinking, this role helps reduce harm, support student success, and strengthen a sense of community across campus.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of well-being initiatives for SDSU students and the campus.
• Cultivate meaningful campus partnerships to drive social and environmental change that supports student health and well-being.
• Oversee a dedicated team of health promotion specialists focused on areas such as sexual health, recovery, sexual violence prevention, alcohol and other drug prevention, and health literacy, along with administrative staff and student interns.
• Coordinate key programs including new student and staff onboarding, student leader training, campus outreach, behavior change efforts, and nutrition education.
• Provide operational leadership within the department—developing staff, improving programs, and guiding internal assessment and reporting.
• Represent the department on university committees and task forces, contributing to health promotion strategy at various levels.

Why join us? 

• Make a meaningful impact: Directly contribute to shaping the well-being and success of SDSU students, fostering a healthier campus environment for all.
• Experience a vibrant campus culture: Be part of an exciting, forward-thinking organization with a strong commitment to student well-being and academic success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a thoughtful, innovative leader ready to create long-term impact in a student-centered, collaborative environment. If you’re committed to advancing health equity and student well-being, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. 
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Well-being & Health Promotion Department aims to support and enhance the well-being of SDSU students, recognizing the critical role that well-being plays in a student’s academic success and future success. 

Well-being & Health Promotion works collaboratively within the SDSU community to foster an environment in which students establish lifelong healthy behaviors and attitudes to reduce the risk for disease and injury. Often alcohol and other drugs, reckless or dangerous behavior, and risky sexual behavior can lead to injuries, disease, legal trouble, and social circumstances that make continued academic progress difficult or impossible. The department serves an educational and preventative role to empower students for healthy behaviors by:

• Helping create a healthy campus and community environment. 
• Assuring students know how and are motivated to make healthy decisions.

Well-being & Health Promotion provides SDSU students with tools to succeed by offering health education on alcohol and other drug use, sexual health and STI’s, nutrition, healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention, healthcare coverage, recovery support, and more.

Well-being & Health Promotion maintains a commitment to collaborative and integrated efforts to achieve student health.

For more information regarding Well-Being and Health Promotion, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.

Possession of the below required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.

A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as it relates to the management of student academic and conduct records.
• Understanding of mandated reporting responsibilities as a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX and a “Campus Security Authority” under the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Experience developing and implementing programs that support student health, well-being, and engagement.
• Proven experience in advising, training, and evaluating peer education programs.
• Ability to apply frameworks related to power, privilege, and inequity to health promotion strategies and student engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills; able to engage diverse student groups and lead conversations on sensitive and confidential topics with empathy, discretion, and cultural competence.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential preferred.
• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, public health, health promotion, counseling, or a related field preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
 Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,320 - $9,014/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $6,320/month.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by August 19, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at srfaulk@sdsu.edu.