Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02448P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E31

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator is an integral member of the Student Health, Advocacy, and Wellness team. This position oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive theory-and evidence-based Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug ( ATOD ) prevention programming for WSU students and the campus community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure programming addresses the primary (universal), secondary, and tertiary tiers of prevention.
• Analyze campus and community data to inform prevention strategies. Define evaluation metrics, collect program data, and maintain accurate documentation to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention ( ASAP ) program:
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings with students who have been found in violation of campus drug and alcohol policies.
  • Maintain communication with the Dean of Students’ office, Housing and Residence Life, WSU Police, WSU Athletics, and other key campus stakeholders to facilitate referrals, compliance and case management.
  • Ensure ASAP program materials remain up to date with current research.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with vendor of case management platform.
• Assist with campus compliance efforts associated with the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act ( DFSCA ), which includes the preparation of a biennial compliance report and annual campus notification letter. Assist the WSU Police Department to ensure compliance with the Clery Act, as it intersects with the DFSCA .
• Collaboratively engage peer educators in substance abuse prevention initiatives. Provide annual training to peer educators and support them in the ongoing development of programming and communication strategies.
• Create effective and accurate communication materials in a variety of formats, including print and social media. Work with the SAS marketing team to ensure alignment with division and university standards.
• Provide trainings and/or presentations to various campus groups, such as Resident Assistants (RAs), Fraternity/Sorority Life, Athletics, Faculty/Staff groups, in-class presentations, etc.
• Contribute to broader campus-wide wellbeing and prevention initiatives. This position may also contribute to broader efforts at the division and university level, as needed and assigned.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders, on and off campus, is required for effective performance in all aspects of this role.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion/Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Computer skills, including experience with things such as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Certified Community Health Education Specialist ( CHES ), other relevant professional certifications, or ability to obtain within the first year of hire.
• Experience in a prevention-centered role.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of health education/prevention theory, research, and assessment; planning, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs.
• Effective presentation skills, especially with respect to varied populations and learning styles.
• Coursework in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs.
• Experience with social media and other multimedia platforms.
• Experience providing health education or health promotion programs/services in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with professional industry standards, including the American College Health Association ( ACHA ) Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education ( SPHPHE ), and the College AIM Matrix
• Active membership in relevant local, state, and national professional associations.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research, assessment, and data analysis methods.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid…