Adolescent Health Educator

Working Title: Adolescent Health Educator

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department

526178 - Cprep jmu ncc year 2

Pay Band: 3

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $42,906

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 08/22/2026

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General Information

Adolescent Health Educators are responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination and implementation of the Personal Responsibility Education Program, funded by the Family Youth Services Bureau. The PREP program is a collaborative effort that emphasizes principles of positive youth development and optimal health emphasizing both abstinence and contraception and addressing the adulthood preparation subjects of healthy relationships, parent-child communication, educational and career success, healthy life skills, and adolescent development in order to significantly reduce the number of teen pregnancies in the Harrisonburg, Rockingham and Page County area of Virginia. PREP is part of SexEdVA at the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services at JMU. To learn more about SexEdVA visit www.sexedva.org.

CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Get Real program with 6th - 8th grade students in Page County and Harrisonburg City schools. Facilitation takes place between the hours of 7:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.
• The facilitator is responsible for learning curriculum, preparing classroom materials, adhering to the school scheduling, collecting attendance and student surveys, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring program fidelity, IRB compliance, medical accuracy, and age appropriateness at all times.
• Assist the PREP program leadership in developing materials for social media, newsletters, and community engagement events.
• Facilitate the Safer Choices program with 9th and 10th grade students in Rockingham, Page, and Harrisonburg schools. Facilitation takes place between the hours of 7:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.
• The facilitator is responsible for learning curriculum, preparing classroom materials, adhering to the school scheduling, collecting attendance and student surveys, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring program fidelity, IRB compliance, medical accuracy, and age appropriateness at all times.
• Assist in the recruitment of SexEdVA Youth Ambassadors and the facilitation of monthly meetings.
• Provide support for coordination and implementation of the annual teen health fairs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adolescent development, sexuality education and best practices in delivering teen pregnancy prevention programming.
• Ability to work with youth and facilitate youth programming, engage in public speaking, plan effective public health education programs, and implement health education programs.
• Ability to communicate health information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with community partners and engage in outreach.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess good oratory, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice

After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.