Prevention & Wellness Education Specialist

MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Prevention & Wellness Education Specialist

Department:
Counseling Center

Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Director of Counseling

Funded Term / Work Cycle: 10.5 months/Full-Time

Expected Daily

Work Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Expected Weekly

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; evenings/weekends as needed

Pay Grade: 6S

Starting Salary Expectations: $42,366 -$46,603; with starting salary determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.

About Maryville College:

Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America's oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we've educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.

Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live "strong of mind and brave of heart," carrying forward our Presbyterian founder's charge to do good on the largest possible scale.

Mission

At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission-we offer support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous paid time off program; a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%; tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents; and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values professional excellence and personal well-being.

"Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world."

Values:

* Scholarship:
We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.

* Respect:
We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.

* Integrity:
We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.

Position Purpose

The Prevention & Wellness Education Specialist advances Maryville College's Bridges to Wellness initiative by leading evidence-based prevention education, resilience-building programming, and campus/community training partnerships focused on substance misuse prevention and student wellbeing. This role serves as the College's primary educator and program lead for proactive wellness strategies, while also supporting grant compliance, outcome tracking, and sustainability planning.

SUMMARY

The Prevention & Wellness Education Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating campus-wide prevention education related to opioids, alcohol, and other substances. The Specialist develops workshops and skill-building programs that help students strengthen healthy coping strategies, manage stress and anxiety, and build resilience in support of academic and personal success.

This position serves as the primary lead for prevention outreach and training under the Bridges to Wellness grant and is responsible for program documentation, reporting, and partnership coordination. The Specialist may provide limited back-up counseling support or referral assistance as needed.

Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:

Education Required

* Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Health Education, or a closely related field

Experience Required

* Minimum of 2 years of experience in prevention education, wellness programming, counseling services, or student support initiatives (higher education preferred)

* Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating workshops and training for young adults or college populations

* Experience working in substance misuse prevention, recovery support, or mental health promotion

* Experience with grant-supported programming, assessment, or reporting strongly preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership and Collaboration

* Serve as the College's primary prevention education and wellness training lead under the Bridges to Wellness initiative

* Develop collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, student leaders, and community organizations to expand prevention and wellness services

* Coordinate prevention education efforts with Counseling Center clinicians, Student Affairs, Residence Life, and other campus stakeholders

* Support peer-led wellness and recovery support initiatives through training and oversight

* Represent the Counseling Center in campus-wide wellbeing and prevention initiatives

Data, Technology, and Compliance

* Maintain accurate…