Substance Use Education and Prevention Coordinator

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

Under the direction and support of the Director, the Substance Use Education and Prevention Coordinator provides strategic vision, development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-informed substance use prevention, harm reduction, and general well-being related programs, services, and resources. The Coordinator utilizes national standards and compliance guidelines such as CAS , ACHA , AIM , Edgar 86 & related best practices to inform work that supports a full-scale primary prevention collaborative approach to population-based education, prevention & outreach efforts related to alcohol, tobacco, and other substance topics. The Coordinator infuses and integrates this work utilizing our eight dimensions of wellness framework, and working within intersecting topics such as stress reduction, mindfulness, sleep health, nutrition, mental wellbeing, interpersonal violence, health equity, and other related student health and well-being indicators. The Coordinator may provide oversight and student development support to multiple graduate assistants and undergraduate interns, as well as student organization advising. The Coordinator serves as an important member of a larger professional health promotion team and as an active member of the Campus & Community Coalition. The position reports to the Director of Student Wellness.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of current trends and standards in primary prevention science and approaches.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply health education and prevention principles, theories, and practices to a broader campus setting.
• Demonstration of successful program development, implementation, and evaluation experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of FERPA /42CFR and privacy/confidentiality related to student records and substance use disclosures.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating/managing sensitive topics related to substance use.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Higher Education/Student Development, or related field
• Expressed understanding and passion for promoting holistic wellness as a model for engaging students in health-promoting and prevention-oriented programs and services.
• Experience in a university setting and/or prior work with young adult populations
• Ability to present an outgoing, positive, and engaging perspective when interacting with campus constituents.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and work with diverse undergraduate and graduate/professional students, faculty, and staff communities, and with both health professionals and non-health-related colleagues.
• Evidence of ability to practice problem-solving skills in analyzing health and wellness needs of emerging adults, especially high-achieving college students.
• Evidence of ability to work independently and exercise critical and analytical thinking skills to address student and developing staff needs.
• Evidence of ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees