Diabetes Health Educator

About the role

• Job Title
• Diabetes Health Educator
• Agency
• Texas A&M University Health Science Center
• Department
• Coastal Bend Health Education Center
• Proposed Minimum Salary $5,000.00 monthly
• Job Location
• Corpus Christi, Texas
• Job Type
• Staff

About the role

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

What you need to know

• Schedule: This position may require work beyond regular office hours and/or on weekends.
• Travel: This position may require up to 20% or more of travel.

Responsibilities

Diabetes Health Education

• Deliver group and individual diabetes education focused on prevention and self-management, covering nutrition, medication adherence, physical activity, stress management, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Provide House Bill 984 compliant training for non-healthcare school personnel responsible for managing students with diabetes.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly outreach and educational activities, including family nights, cooking demonstrations, and other educational workshops.
• Participate in community outreach activities, such as health fairs and public speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to improve health outcomes in both urban and rural communities.
• Manage assigned education locations, including up to 20% travel to support off-site activities.

Patient Assessments

• Operate and maintain biometric equipment at program locations.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments by collecting biometric data (e.g., BP, glucose, A1c, BMI).
• Develop and update individualized diabetes self-management education and support plans.
• Support patient goal setting, monitor progress at follow-up visits, and encourage sustained behavior change.
• Coordinate care and make referrals to address social determinants of health.
• Document patient progress using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Continuing Education/ Administrative

• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain certifications and stay current on best practices in diabetes care standards.
• Participate in internal and external advisory, planning, and quality improvement committees as assigned.
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor for students and interns from affiliated academic institutions.
• Assist with administrative duties related to American Diabetes Association recognition, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• State License and American Dietetic Association Registration and License (RD/LDN) or ability to obtain within 90 calendar days from date of hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certificate, or able to successfully complete the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certificate within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree; Registered Dietitian
• One year of experience with diabetes-related education
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze emerging health promotion needs of adults and college students.
• Ability to do presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussions and facilitations.
• Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to college students and assess its applicability and utility for effectiveness on the college campus.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Additional information

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.