Education/Training Specialist III - AHEC Program Office

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $67K

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ October 3rd, 2025

Canvas

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Education/Training Specialist III to support its Tobacco Program within the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program. This role involves delivering evidence-based smoking cessation interventions, managing educational programs and strategic partnerships, developing training curricula, and facilitating data reporting to promote tobacco cessation and public health initiatives.

Highlights

Provide evidence-based smoking cessation counseling and support tailored to individuals' tobacco use history.
Lead and coordinate the ATTAC-IT Afternoon of Learning Program, including curriculum development and logistics management using platforms like Canvas.
Manage the AHEC Recognition Program, generating patient outcome reports to support healthcare provider engagement.
Deliver training and educational presentations to healthcare professionals to encourage tobacco cessation referrals and systems change.
Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare professionals, clinics, and the campus community using outreach methods including social media and marketing.
Develop and evaluate training curricula and serve as backup Tobacco Treatment Specialist facilitator.
Assist in preparing quarterly data reports for the Department of Health and support interprofessional education initiatives.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with six years of relevant experience or equivalent; preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a related health field and Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) certification.
Expected salary ranges from $60,000 to $67,000 annually, depending on education and experience.
Collaborate closely with UF Health providers and faculty across five core health professions colleges, with a focus on interdisciplinary education and public health improvement.