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Administration/Managerment

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Deadline
Apr 13, 2027
Closing in 176 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 15, 2026
Offered salary$50,000

About the role

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

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Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information
Position Title Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Requisition Number S02494P
Position Category Staff
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade E32
Salary
FLSA Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function The Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator is an integral member of the Student Health, Advocacy, and Wellness team. This position oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive theory-and evidence-based Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention programming for WSU students and the campus community. Key responsibilities include:

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive substance abuse prevention programming for students and the campus community. Incorporate campus and local data, relevant theories, and best practices.
  • Manage substance abuse prevention and intervention efforts, including conducting individual student meetings and coordinating with campus partners.
  • Ensure institutional compliance with relevant federal laws and regulations, contributing to required reports and campus notifications.
  • Train, mentor, and engage peer educators in substance abuse prevention initiatives and ongoing programming strategies.
  • Manage program assessment, evaluation metrics, data collection, and reporting to support continuous quality improvement.
  • Develop educational outreach materials, training sessions, communication, and marketing strategies for campus audiences.
  • Collaborate with campus and community stakeholders to support broader wellbeing initiatives and divisional goals.
Required Qualifications Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion/Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
  • One year related experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred:
  • Certified Community Health Education Specialist (CHES), other relevant professional certifications, or ability to obtain within the first year of hire is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Effective presentation skills, especially with respect to varied populations and learning styles.
  • Experience with social media and other multimedia platforms.
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 10/14/2026
Review Date 10/28/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin October 28, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29524

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References with Contact Info
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