Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Manager
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Healthcare
Public Health
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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Population Health Manager
Job Summary:University Health Services is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Manager to provide leadership and oversight for AOD education and prevention initiatives, including Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS). This position is responsible for program administration, evaluation, campus and community partnerships, and the development and delivery of AOD education and training.
The AOD Prevention Manager works closely with campus conduct partners and other stakeholders to support students through brief interventions, personalized feedback, coordinated referral systems, and prevention programming. The role also serves as a campus resource on AOD-related issues, supervises interns or practicum students, and contributes to broader health promotion and prevention efforts across UHS. This position reports to the Assistant Director for High-Risk Drinking Prevention.
Responsibilities
Manage and deliver evidence-based AOD intervention programs for students and student organizations referred through campus conduct processes
Develop, implement, and evaluate prevention programs and services, using data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with campus and community partners to coordinate referrals, interventions, and prevention strategies
Provide consultation, training, and education to student-facing staff on motivational interviewing, AOD interventions, and referral pathways
Develop and deliver educational content, presentations, trainings, and online resources related to alcohol and other drug prevention
Serve as the UHS subject matter expert on AOD prevention, contributing to campus-wide prevention and health promotion initiatives
Support peer education programs through curriculum development, training, and consultation
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate interns, practicum students, and other program staff as assigned
Represent UHS on campus committees and councils focused on AOD prevention and student well‑being
Schedule
The standard schedule is Monday through Friday typically between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments as needed.
This hybrid position requires a minimum of 60% on‑site work at the University of Madison campus.
KeyJob Responsibilities:
Provides consultation, training, and capacity‑building resources for stakeholders to advance a health‑promoting setting with respect to policies, learning and working environments, physical spaces, services and support, student development, and/or opportunities for social connectedness
Applies evidence‑based theories, frameworks, and assessments according to current health research and practice
Develops, implements, organizes, and evaluates population‑health initiatives based on sound data, theory, and evidence
Gathers and evaluates population‑level health data and engages with stakeholders to discern needs and interests and build capacity for population‑level health improvement
University Health Services| Prevention & Campus Health Initiatives
At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high‑quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW‑Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us c.edu
UHS Prevention and Campus Health Initiatives provides a data‑informed, population‑level prevention and health promotion strategy.
Prevention efforts atUW–Madisonfocus on buildingthecapacityof the campus community to create a culture of health and wellbeing by influencing campus systems, structures, policies, and environments. Prevention and Campus Health Initiatives does this through community‑specific trainings and workshops, presentations on campus‑level health data, and Badger Recovery, a UW‑Madison recovery community.
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