Substance Use Prevention Coordinator

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Under the direction and support of the Director of PATH Services, the Substance Use Prevention Coordinator provides strategic vision, development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-informed substance use prevention, harm reduction, and general wellbeing-related programs, services, and resources. The Coordinator utilizes national standards and compliance guidelines such as CAS, ACHA, AIM, EDGAR Part 86, and related best practices to inform work that supports a full-scale primary prevention, collaborative approach to population-based education, prevention, and outreach efforts related to alcohol, tobacco, and other substance topics.

The Coordinator leads campus naloxone access and opioid overdose prevention efforts and related harm reduction initiatives, and collaborates closely with the Recovery Programs Coordinator to connect prevention, harm reduction, and collegiate recovery support across a continuum of care for students.

The Coordinator infuses and integrates this work utilizing our eight dimensions of wellness framework, working within intersecting topics such as stress reduction, mindfulness, sleep health, nutrition, mental wellbeing, interpersonal violence, health equity, and other related student health and wellbeing 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.

• Working knowledge of current trends and standards in primary prevention science and approaches.
• Expressed understanding of and passion for promoting holistic wellness as a model for engaging students in health-promoting and prevention-oriented programs and services.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply health education and prevention principles, theories, and practices to a broader campus setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles and concepts related to health equity and cultural competence when working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated successful program development, implementation, and evaluation experience.
• Ability to present an outgoing, positive, and engaging perspective when interacting with campus constituents.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to work with diverse undergraduate and graduate/professional students, faculty, and staff communities, and with both health professionals and non-health-related colleagues.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of FERPA, 42 CFR Part 2, and privacy/confidentiality related to student records and substance use disclosures.
• Demonstrated experience navigating and managing sensitive topics related to substance use.
• Evidence of ability to practice problem-solving skills in analyzing the 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.

• Master’s degree in public health or a closely related field.
• 1-3 years’ previous primary prevention experience, preferably within a university setting and/or with young adult populations.

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.