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Health Educator, Gender Expansive Care (4994C) University Health Services 86874 University of California Berkeley - 4.2 Berkeley, CA Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $105,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Evaluation research Program design Health data analysis Faculty collaboration Working with graduate students Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Key Performance Indicators Medical records Collaboration with other professionals for student support Working with students Health policy Student support Educational program evaluation Educational program planning Clinical confidentiality policies Process program evaluations Educational program management Full Job Description Health Educator, Gender Expansive Care (4994C) University Health Services 86874 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan . At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley. Departmental Overview University Health Services works to promote a campus that actively cultivates better health and wellbeing. UHS provides comprehensive medical, mental health, insurance, and health promotion services to all Berkeley students, and a variety of health programs for faculty and staff. In addition, UHS encourages and expands wellness opportunities at multiple levels of campus policy, infrastructure, institutional practices, and individual choice. Position Summary The Health Educator 4 will lead UC Berkeley in crafting and implementing an effective and comprehensive educational plan that will address the institutional setting for gender expansive care and and instituting a collective impact framework for campus wide wellbeing initiatives. Major functions of the position include coaching, planning, implementing, and evaluating sustainable prevention initiatives; and building and leveraging key partnerships within the university, locally, and nationally. The HE4 is responsible for interventions at the individual, community, organizational, and policy level. The HE4 manages, plans, and administers comprehensive health promotion initiatives for UC Berkeley students with a special emphasis on gender expansive care. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 6/26/26. This job will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities Health Coaching & Care Navigation:
Serve as the first point of contact for undergraduate and graduate students seeking gender affirming care through 1:1 sessions and drop-in hours Provide holistic health coaching, care navigation support, resource referral, and advocacy for topics relevant to trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities including but not limited to: gender affirming healthcare access and navigation; name, gender marker, and pronoun changes; bias or harassment (misgendering, deadnaming); sexual health; basic needs; other relevant/emerging issues. Provide support for students regarding healthcare navigation related to gender affirming care within and external to University Health Services, including but not limited to: scheduling, connections to providers and staff, health insurance navigation (in partnership with Student Health Insurance Plan staff), etc.
Education, Training & Resource Development:
Provide education and training for University Health Services staff on supporting and providing culturally competent care for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse patients. In partnership with the Gender Equity Resource Center, provide in-person and online trainings on supporting trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities for campus constituents (students, staff, faculty, organizations, departments). Collaborate with, advise, and support peer education initiatives relating to gender & sexuality. Develop and maintain University Health Services resources relevant to trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse student needs. Develop and collaborate on programming on issues relevant to trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities in partnership with the Gender Equity Resource Center. Advise and consult on campus initiatives and programming relevant to trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities.
Advising, Coordination, & Consultation:
Provide comprehensive guidance to senior leadership and committees, utilizing knowledge of dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression, gendered violence, sexual and intimate partner violence, and gendered violence on the college campus. Serve on UHS Trans & Gender Diverse Care & Trans Leadership teams. Serve as UHS Liaison to the Trans Student Wellness Initiative. Serve on other campus committees relevant to gender affirming care and trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities, including the Campus Advisory Committee for LGBTQ+ Communities at Cal. Advise, consult, and provide information on policies relevant to trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities. Serve as a health/wellness liaison to specific student communities (to be determined). Develop collaborations, identify strategies, support individual and environmental initiatives; address student concerns. Support unit accessibility and systems through implementing administrative processes. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: Professional development: keep abreast of changing and evolving trends regarding gender affirming care, health education, equity practices, identity development, coaching and counseling techniques, higher education policy and practice, and other issues relevant to trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities. Support other health promotion initiatives and unit strategic planning efforts as needed. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 3-5 years experience with program assessment and evaluation, including developing key performance indicators, metrics, and data collection/analysis systems. Strong skills in collaborating with multiple communities and individuals various health needs and issues. Required Advanced communication (written, verbal, etc) skills to prepare and deliver presentations, reports, correspondence, proposals and other material for a variety of audience ensuring compliance with department and university guidelines, practices, and principles. Demonstrated ability and political acumen to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, interpersonal skills and sustain ongoing collaborative relationships with a wide array of constituencies (staff, faculty, students, community) to accomplish goals. Experience managing complex and difficult decisions when university policy or procedure is ambiguous. Expert skills associated with identifying organizational needs for program development and implementation. Ability to analyze, interpret, and respond to community needs and delivery of health-related programs. 3-5 years experience with health coaching or other similar advising for a student population. Work with student clients to identify issues and plan actions for addressing health behavior choices. Understanding of general well-being, the principles of Collective Impact, Health in all Policies, and the Okanagan Charter. Ability to utilize health records technology and adhere to privacy, confidentiality, and risk management policies in a medical care setting. Broad knowledge of the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression, gendered violence, sexual and intimate partner violence, and gendered violence on the college campus. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree preferred. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,000 - $105,000 This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly.