Prevention System Manager

Washington State University; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Prevention System Manager for the Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Mental Health Promotion section. The position focuses on assuring high quality prevention programs across Washington, supporting contractors, and guiding statewide initiatives from Olympia.

Hybrid work is possible with on-site requirements as needed. The role requires at least a Bachelor's degree and three years in prevention-related work, a current prevention certification or plan to

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the area of specialization with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Current Certified Prevention Professional certification or plan to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Three years of experience in substance abuse prevention/health education programs or community-based prevention strategies.
• Position requires extensive statewide travel and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate technical assistance and contract monitoring of prevention programs and strategies statewide.
• Lead at least one statewide project or initiative with measurable impact.
• Engage with state workgroups, partnerships, and experts in the SUD prevention and mental health promotion field.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a field relevant to area of specialization

Certified Prevention Professional (WA) or equivalent

Job description

Prevention System Manager# WSU Jobs## Prevention System ManagerApply: Pullman, WA: Hybrid: Full time: Posted Today: R-15564**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**November 15, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**1138-NN\\_ADMINPRO - Coordinator, 1138-YN\\_ADMINPRO - Coordinator**Business Title:**Prevention System Manager**Employee Type:**Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**As a **Prevention System Manager (PSM)** you will work in the Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Section at Health Care Authority. Washington State is a national leader in delivering evidence-based primary prevention services to youth, individuals, and families. In this role, the PSM will support safe and healthy communities across Washington to delay and reduce the onset of youth substance use and misuse. The PSM will be responsible for providing culturally appropriate technical assistance and contract monitoring of prevention programs and strategies implemented by contractors statewide. As a PSM, you will have a unique opportunity to engage with state workgroups, key partnerships and experts in the SUD prevention and mental health promotion field, and lead a minimum of one key project or initiative that has a statewide impact on communities. This position is located in Olympia, WA.**Additional Information:**This is a **full-time** (100**%** FTE), **temporary** position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.**Temporary End Date:**This is a temporary position expected to end on **June 30,2027**. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. **Monthly Salary:**$5,139.79 - $7,872.33 | Z2 - G06 | *Commensurate with experience and qualifications* In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **Benefits:**WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. **Required Qualifications:*** A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.* Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body, or a plan to receive the Certification within 6 months of hire.* Three (3) years experience in substance abuse prevention/ health education programing and/or community-based prevention strategies.* Position requires extensive travel statewide. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.* Ability to work non-standard work hours**Preferred Qualifications:*** Grant writing and grant management experience.* Experience in contract management, communications, and social marketing practices.* Five years of successful experience developing and managing prevention programs.* Experience monitoring complex programs for compliance.* Ability to design effective work processes’ to fulfill program goals and objectives.* Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST).**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:**Not eligible for work visa sponsorship **Area/College:**Edward R. Murrow College of Communication **Department Name:**Murrow College of Communication **Location:**This position is located in Olympia, WA. This position may be eligible for a Hybrid working arrangement to be discussed if contacted for interview. This position is eligible to telework but is required to report on-site to meet business need. Travel will be required to meet with clients or partners, conduct business, or attend or provide training and/or conferences. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.**Application Instructions:**Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter* **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.* **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.* Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.* Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.**Background Check:**This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 Month