ANNOUNCEMENT OF

NON- PROFESSIONAL

VACANCY

Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

Department:

Medicine / STAR Program

Budget Title:

Research Support Specialist

Salary Range:

(Based Upon Experience)

 $42,000.00 - $46,000.00

Descriptive Title:

 Education Specialist

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week.

Vacancy

26-24

Description of Duties:

This is a grant funded position. -Responsible for recruiting and retaining adolescents for the Adolescents Education Program's PREP Pregnancy Prevention Project. -Assist in training and supervising the PREP Peer Leaders -Develop and maintain contacts with community-based organizations (CBO), -Schedule community presentations and provide support for Peer Leaders, -Collaborate with clinics to provide clinic referrals for a at-risk youth for HIV C!T, Pregnancy prevention services, and STD screenings. -Conduct evidenced-based curriculum Sexual Health presentations to community based organizations, churches, after-school programs and clinics

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in Community Health, Social Work or Education with 1 years experience or an Associates Degree with 2 years experience. Must be able to conduct health workshops in a community setting, must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Must possess office skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. PREFERRED: Experience working with adolescents around sexual health issues and prevention education preferred. Must have Social Media skills and experience managing all platforms.

Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction

Additional Information: Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: marian.searchwell@downstate.edu

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 09/15/26

The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.