Coordinator of Substance Misuse Prevention & Wellness Education

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for Coordinator of Substance Misuse Prevention & Wellness Education. Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community. WCSU’s The Division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs helps WCSU become an ever more student-centered and service-oriented campus. We work closely and proactively with academic affairs to develop high quality programs and services that enhance student understanding of global issues, the value of service to the greater community, student retention and the importance of leadership in transforming lives. Additional information is available at https://www.wcsu.edu/studentaffairs. Information on the University may be found at www.wcsu.edu. Position Summary: Develops, manages, and promotes wellness education and prevention programming for university students. Responsible for implementing programs and activities required by grant-funding agencies. May supervise Graduate Interns & student employees.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, social work, public health, health education, student development, or related field.
Four (4) years of experience in a higher education setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in program design in areas of student wellness, substance misuse prevention and education at the college level strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops or identifies wellness programs related to stress management, sleep hygiene, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and other essential wellness topics.
Serves as a member of the Student Care Team and assists the Dean of Student Affairs by providing direct outreach and education to assigned cases.
Develops and/or identifies prevention programming designed to promote and advocate for risk reduction related to the use of alcohol, drug dependency, and empower students to make healthy choices regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
Works closely with the Director of Judicial Affairs for students that are disciplined for conduct violations related to alcohol and other drug use. Performs baseline substance use assessment and/or screening of students; and provides psycho-educational intervention, and/or referral to university or community counseling and other related services.
Coordinates drug testing, education, and training for student-athletes pursuant to the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and associated university policies and procedures.
Offers training and education relative to wellbeing and prevention strategies specifically intended to support and encourage peer leadership and increase student involvement; provides and/or arranges for associated training and education for the university's student population.
Develops professional relationships with community-based recovery and treatment organizations; coordinates program options such as AA, Al-Anon, NA, and COA for students in recovery.
Manages budgets associated with the areas of substance misuse prevention and wellness education.
Coordinates compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, including dissemination of annual Drug-Free Schools notifications and completion of the Drug-Free Schools biennial report and other necessary university and other reports.
Identifies grants and/or other funding opportunities for the development and expansion of wellness and prevention programs; manages grant application and administration processes.
Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level and responsibilities of the position.