Student Wellness Coordinator Senior

Student Wellness Coordinator Senior

Requisition Number: RE52646

Department: 1B370:

Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWER

Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 44

Salary Range: $43,805–$70,075 per year

Position Type: Staff

Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

MA

Required Related

Experience:

3 years

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) is seeking a Prevention Specialist – Hazing, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), and Gambling. Leveraging best practices in prevention, this position will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive hazing prevention efforts while also supporting substance misuse prevention and education and gambling awareness programs to enhance student well-being. The role focuses on designing and delivering evidence‑informed initiatives aimed at fostering a safer and healthier campus community, with emphasis on hazing prevention, alcohol and drug education, gambling awareness, and harm reduction.

The Prevention Specialist will engage the campus community through trainings, presentations, awareness campaigns, and events, and will coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.

• Lead hazing prevention initiatives and develop integrated bystander intervention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and institutional policies related to hazing, substance misuse, and gambling.
• Design and deliver trainings, presentations, and awareness campaigns for students, staff, and community partners.
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders to provide tailored support and resources that meet diverse student needs.
• Apply evidence‑based prevention and restorative practices to enhance program effectiveness.
• Collaborate both independently and with cross‑functional teams to advance campus wellness goals.

• Strong understanding of evidence‑based prevention and restorative practices.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• At least 3 years of related experience in campus wellness or prevention programs.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., counseling, psychology, education).1
• Ability to serve students from diverse backgrounds and effectively render services in a culturally responsive manner.

Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 25 lbs; sitting for long periods; performing repetitive motion tasks; and communicating effectively with a diverse student population.

Monday–Friday; 8:00 am–5:00 pm (40 hrs/week) with limited nights and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Required education indicates a maximum of 1 year of related scholarship or knowledge.