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Position Introduction:
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Advocacy & Education, the Lead Student Program Coordinator of Advocacy & Education supports the mission of the University of Oklahoma by promoting student well-being, safety, and personal development through prevention education and outreach. This position provides direct supervision and leadership to four Education & Outreach Coordinators who oversee the following topic areas:
- Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse Prevention
- Gender-Based Violence Prevention
- Hazing Prevention
- Sexual Health and General Wellness
The Lead Student Program Coordinator serves as a key liaison between the Office of Advocacy & Education and campus partners across Student Affairs and the broader university community. This includes collaboration with areas such as Fraternity & Sorority Programs and Services, Housing and Residence Life, Student Life, Athletics, and other departments engaged in fostering a healthy and safe campus culture.
Duties of this position will Include:
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate four Education & Outreach Coordinators overseeing wellness and prevention topic areas.
- Provide strategic leadership and ensure alignment of outreach and education initiatives with departmental and university goals.
- Oversee prevention education programs, trainings, workshops, and campaigns promoting health, safety, and well-being.
- Lead assessment and data-informed planning through key performance indicators and program evaluation.
- Serve as primary liaison to Student Affairs units such as Fraternity & Sorority Programs, Housing, and Student Life.
- Build and maintain partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to strengthen prevention efforts.
- Oversee marketing, communications, and social media strategies for departmental outreach.
- Support recruitment, training, and supervision of Peer Educators and student staff.
- Assist the Director with strategic planning, budgeting, and operational management.
- Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for OU Advocates, the University's 24/7 confidential advocacy service.
Other skills:
- Knowledge of current prevention strategies, best practices, and wellness needs that are trending nationally and locally.
- Ability to research and seek information from various sources to make sound and educated decisions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and flexibility in interacting with all levels of faculty, students, staff, management, and university non-affiliates.
- Unquestionable integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to and interact with individuals in distress.
- Ability to perform office administration skills using Microsoft Office.
- Perform active listening with the ability to apply critical and strategic thinking skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to building environments where all students are valued, respected, and provided opportunity to flourish in their pursuit of excellence.
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build campus partnerships.
- Patience and a problem-solving approach to issues.
- Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
- Able to operate under minimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills with the ability to be flexible and collaborative.
- Thoughtful and deliberative decision making.
- Ability to deal with difficult issues with sensitivity and respect for all people.
Essential Duties:
Supervision & Functional Leadership
- Provide lead supervision, coaching, and performance feedback for four Education & Outreach Coordinators.
- Coordinate and guide outreach, education, and prevention initiatives to ensure alignment with the mission of the Office of Advocacy and Education (OAE) and university strategic priorities (Lead ON).
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of trainings, workshops, campaigns, and outreach events focused on prevention education and awareness.
- Support staff in developing and assessing student learning outcomes for trainings, workshops, and peer education initiatives.
- Ensure consistency, quality, accessibility, and relevance across educational programs, curricula, and materials.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-functioning team environment that supports prevention best practices and professional development.
Program Coordination & Assessment
- Coordinate prevention education efforts across OAE topic areas to support a cohesive and evidence-informed approach.
- Lead program assessment activities, including tracking key metrics, coordinating data collection, and supporting evaluation of program outcomes and effectiveness.
- Support Education & Outreach Coordinators in implementing social norms campaigns and cross-campus initiatives that promote healthy behaviors and attitudes.
- Coordinate outreach and communication efforts, including print and digital materials, website content, and social media, to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of Peer Educators to ensure effective delivery of peer-led programs.
Collaboration & Liaison Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for Student Affairs partners, including Fraternity & Sorority Programs and Services, Housing &
- Residence Life, Student Life, and Athletics, to support coordinated prevention education efforts.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with campus and community partners to enhance prevention education and outreach.
- Represent OAE on committees, task forces, and working groups related to prevention, advocacy, and student well-being.
- Coordinate with external agencies and organizations to support campus prevention initiatives and remain informed of emerging best practices.
Training & Outreach
- Facilitate and support prevention education programs, presentations, and trainings for students, faculty, and staff as assigned.
- Assist with the development of educational materials and outreach campaigns grounded in current research and inclusive practices.
- Support staff presence and engagement at major campus events and institutional initiatives.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Support the Director with program planning, budgeting processes, and resource coordination for prevention education and outreach efforts.
- Assist with monitoring compliance with institutional policies, applicable regulations, and professional standards related to prevention and advocacy.
- Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation supporting OU Advocates, the University's 24/7 confidential advocacy service.
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