Substance Use Education and Prevention Coordinator

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Student Wellness envisions a thriving campus culture that is safe, equitable and well. As a health promotion and prevention office, we educate, advocate, support and promote individual and community health and well-being. Through partnerships with other campus departments, community agencies, student organizations, and peer mentors we use evidence informed public health strategies to foster an environment that creates, emphasizes, and supports healthy choices and positive decision making regarding health, safety, and wellness. We are a fast-paced, high performing office that utilizes a holistic, topic-integrated, and evidence-based comprehensive approach to wellness, and are seeking experienced professionals to join our interdisciplinary team.

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.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

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.

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.

* Ability to move up to 25 lbs., with or without accommodations, while preparing program materials for outreach.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Please provide a brief cover letter outlining how your experiences align with the position description, an updated resume, and a list of three references that can speak directly to your work history, including at least one prior supervisor.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.