State University of New York at Buffalo
Health Educator (RN), Population Health
State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, New York, us, 10261
The
Division of Population Health
, Department of Medicine within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences seeks a
Health Educator . In this role as a Health Educator, you will deliver protocol driven health education interventions to study participants within the Division of Population Health via face-to-face, telephone, or videoconferencing technology as appropriate). The ideal candidate will practice strategic thinking, attention to detail, be dependable, enjoy working in a highly collaborative setting, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Functions:
Protocol-driven health education and participant support tasks This category includes responsibilities related to delivering structured health education interventions and supporting study participants throughout the research process.
Responsibilities include: Delivering protocol driven health education interventions to study participants. Scheduling and coordinating sessions, attend and participate in supervision sessions, record sessions as directed, and perform research health educator data collection during initial visit and follow-up sessions. Organizing and reminding study participants of upcoming appointments. Training study participants on key elements of study protocol.
Clinical research support tasks
This category includes tasks that require clinical expertise to support the implementation of research protocols and involving participant health assessments and biological sample handling.
Responsibilities include: Collecting blood and other biological specimen samples Measuring and recording vital signs and anthropometric measures Reviewing, calibrating, and performing quality control assessments of lab equipment Serving as a liaison with lab staff to triage and interpret results Research coordination and community engagement tasks
This category includes responsibilities that support the operational, collaborative, and outreach components of research studies.
Responsibilities include: Assisting with multiple research grants as needed with tasks to support PI in writing and presenting research reports and research protocols. Performing duties needed including case management and decision-making and working collaboratively with other center personnel to achieve goals of research studies. Serving as liaison to various team members to ensure smooth running of research projects. Providing health education to community sites, establish and nurture community partnerships, work with designated community sites to advance research, education, and training mission of the center.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
Knowledge of biology, clinical judgement, documentation, records management, and cultural awareness. Building trust, collaboration, decision-making skills, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills. Customer focus, interpersonal, empathy, listening, and patience.
Work Hours : Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.
Learn more:
Our
benefits
, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and RN License Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary Range Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000 Additional Salary Information Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 40 hours per week Campus Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? Is a background check required for this posting? No Contact Information Contact's Name Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Contact's Title Staff Assistant Contact's Email Contact's Phone Contact's Phone 716-859-4848 Posting Dates Posted Posted 08/20/2025 Date to be filled Date to be filled 09/15/2025 References Number of references required Number of references required 1 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
Faculty Faculty Student Association (FSA) Research Foundation Employee State Classified State Professional UB Foundation TA/GA Student No Current Employment Affiliation
* How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
AcademicKeys.com CareerExposure.com CareerWomen.com Chronicle of Higher Education DiversitySearch.com GoogleJobs.com HERCjobs.org HigherEdJobs.com IMDiversity.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com MBACareers.com Conference Personal Referral UBJobs.buffalo.edu Other
UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Division of Population Health
, Department of Medicine within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences seeks a
Health Educator . In this role as a Health Educator, you will deliver protocol driven health education interventions to study participants within the Division of Population Health via face-to-face, telephone, or videoconferencing technology as appropriate). The ideal candidate will practice strategic thinking, attention to detail, be dependable, enjoy working in a highly collaborative setting, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Functions:
Protocol-driven health education and participant support tasks This category includes responsibilities related to delivering structured health education interventions and supporting study participants throughout the research process.
Responsibilities include: Delivering protocol driven health education interventions to study participants. Scheduling and coordinating sessions, attend and participate in supervision sessions, record sessions as directed, and perform research health educator data collection during initial visit and follow-up sessions. Organizing and reminding study participants of upcoming appointments. Training study participants on key elements of study protocol.
Clinical research support tasks
This category includes tasks that require clinical expertise to support the implementation of research protocols and involving participant health assessments and biological sample handling.
Responsibilities include: Collecting blood and other biological specimen samples Measuring and recording vital signs and anthropometric measures Reviewing, calibrating, and performing quality control assessments of lab equipment Serving as a liaison with lab staff to triage and interpret results Research coordination and community engagement tasks
This category includes responsibilities that support the operational, collaborative, and outreach components of research studies.
Responsibilities include: Assisting with multiple research grants as needed with tasks to support PI in writing and presenting research reports and research protocols. Performing duties needed including case management and decision-making and working collaboratively with other center personnel to achieve goals of research studies. Serving as liaison to various team members to ensure smooth running of research projects. Providing health education to community sites, establish and nurture community partnerships, work with designated community sites to advance research, education, and training mission of the center.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
Knowledge of biology, clinical judgement, documentation, records management, and cultural awareness. Building trust, collaboration, decision-making skills, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills. Customer focus, interpersonal, empathy, listening, and patience.
Work Hours : Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.
Learn more:
Our
benefits
, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and RN License Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary Range Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000 Additional Salary Information Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 40 hours per week Campus Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? Is a background check required for this posting? No Contact Information Contact's Name Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Contact's Title Staff Assistant Contact's Email Contact's Phone Contact's Phone 716-859-4848 Posting Dates Posted Posted 08/20/2025 Date to be filled Date to be filled 09/15/2025 References Number of references required Number of references required 1 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
Faculty Faculty Student Association (FSA) Research Foundation Employee State Classified State Professional UB Foundation TA/GA Student No Current Employment Affiliation
* How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
AcademicKeys.com CareerExposure.com CareerWomen.com Chronicle of Higher Education DiversitySearch.com GoogleJobs.com HERCjobs.org HigherEdJobs.com IMDiversity.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com MBACareers.com Conference Personal Referral UBJobs.buffalo.edu Other
UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266. #J-18808-Ljbffr