Job Description
When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We’re currently seeking a Substance Misuse Coordinator to join our Student Affairs’ Health and Well-being teams in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about educating and empowering every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness to enjoy a long, healthful, and purpose-filled life, please keep reading.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You will join the Hokie Wellness team; a department that offers a variety of educational services and works to provide programming and resources that will enhance health and well-being by focusing on the physical, emotional, community, social, purpose, and financial well-being of all Hokies.
2) You’ll be reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Substance Misuse Prevention.
3) You’ll serve and collaborate with the Hokie Wellness team to develop, implement, and evaluate alcohol and other drug initiatives as well as lead efforts to provide evidence-based prevention programming.
4) You'll engage diverse audiences through one-on-one brief interventions, group workshops, campus outreach, and social platforms and be responsible for facilitating BASICS and one-on-one conversations around substance use by using motivational interviewing and active listening skills.
5) You’ll coordinate the 21st birthday project by securing partnerships for the coupon booklet, marketing the program through communication with students, and training peer educators to facilitate brief interventions and support the IMPACT Peer Education team through training and outreach events as needed.
6) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $45,000 - $47,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING AT VIRGINIA TECH:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Student Affairs division believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: We believe that supporting student wellness is a priority in our community. We believe that maintaining student wellness is a priority in our community and we want to help Hokies find the necessary resources to achieve their goals.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, health communication, counseling, or other relevant human services or public health field and/or related experience
• Experience in researching, implementing, and assessing health promotion programming and outreach in an education or community setting
• Experience facilitating one-on-one interventions related to substance use
• Familiarity with harm-reduction approaches to alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills
• Experience planning education outreach program and events
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in public health, health education, health communication, counseling, or other relevant human services or public health field and/or related experience
• Experience as a BASICS provider
• Knowledge of peer education programs or experience providing training and supervision in a professional capacity
• Experience in a higher education setting
• Experience evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of public health programming
• CHES Certification
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$45,000 - $47,000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00 and as needed for programming
Review Date
02/21/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
