Job Description

The Substance Misuse Coordinator serves and collaborates with the Hokie Wellness team to develop, implement, and evaluate alcohol and other drug initiatives. The Coordinator supports and leads campus efforts to provide evidence-based prevention programming and practices at each level in the Virginia Tech community. They will employ a variety of methods to reach diverse audiences, including, but not limited to, one-to-one brief intervention, group workshops, campus outreach, and social platforms.

The Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing programs on alcohol and other drugs including workshops and outreach events. This position will support our intervention initiatives by facilitating BASICS and one-on-one conversations around substance use by using motivational interviewing and active listening skills. This individual will stay current with public health research and will utilize best practices in prevention education to promote harm reduction strategies. Additionally, they will support the IMPACT Peer Education team through development and training and will assist with facilitating workshops and outreach events as needed.

Required 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 in 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

• 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

$44,000 - $46,000

Review Date

5/25/23

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.

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About Hokie Wellness

The mission of Hokie Wellness is to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees and students. The department strives to educate and empower every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness in order to enjoy a long, healthful, and purpose-filled life.