Department Contact: Ann Coombes-Goodman, 575-646-1722, anng@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: Department Posting -open to regular employees within the department only (promotion/transfer opportunity)

Advertising Summary: Are you passionate about creating a safer, healthier, and more engaged campus community? New Mexico State University is seeking an innovative and dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs. This exciting opportunity allows you to shape the future of student well-being by leading campus-wide initiatives focused on hazing prevention, healthy relationships, alcohol and other drug education, and student resilience. As a key member of the Student Affairs team, you will collaborate with campus partners, supervise a talented prevention team, develop impactful programs, and drive meaningful change that enhances student success and belonging. If you are a strategic thinker who thrives on building relationships, empowering students, and creating a lasting impact through education and prevention, we invite you to join NMSU and help cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and well-being for all Aggies.

Position Details

Position Title: Director of Prevention and Well-Being Programs

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 520830-STUDENT LIFE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Aggie Prevention & Well-Being Programs provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive, campus-wide prevention and outreach initiative focused on hazing prevention, interpersonal violence and healthy relationships, alcohol and other drug
education, and student resilience.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Involvement, the Director leads a coordinated prevention strategy that advances student well-being, strengthens organizational culture, and reduces high-risk behaviors through education, outreach, and skill-building initiatives.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing a public health-informed prevention framework that complements the work of the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), which serves as the university's compliance and investigative unit for Title IX, ADA, and discrimination concerns. The Director ensures that prevention efforts are proactive, student-centered, and scalable, addressing behaviors before they rise to the level of institutional response.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 10 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 8 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience in higher education prevention programs at a comprehensive institution. Knowledge of public health and behavior-change models. Experience with assessment, program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making. Familiarity with federal regulations related to Title IX, Clery Act, and campus safety. Experience working with student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, or leadership programs

Strong understanding of prevention science and student development theory. Ability to design and deliver engaging, educational programming. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively across diverse campus constituencies. Skill in translating complex compliance expectations into accessible educational content.

Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational skills

Master's degree or higher preferred.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.