Program Coordinator for Alcohol Education

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame seeks a Program Coordinator for Alcohol Education within the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being to design, implement, and assess campus-wide alcohol education and prevention strategies that engage students and promote a culture of wellbeing.

Working with a dynamic team, you will train peer leaders, coordinate events outside business hours, and collaborate with divisions across Student Affairs and Student Health and Wellness to support a safe, healthy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Health Science, Public Health, Psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills for empowering students.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to deliver engaging presentations for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of a cohesive campus-wide alcohol education campaign for all students (e.g., Stay in the Green).
• Design, implement, and assess alcohol education and substance use risk reduction strategies; programming outside business hours.
• Co-develop psychoeducation curricula, presentations, and workshops tailored to diverse student experiences.
• Cultivate a substance-free community; recruit, train, mentor peer leaders and volunteers; manage budget.
• Provide individual and group alcohol education meetings; serve on campus committees and training conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Public speaking

Organization

Catholic mission awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Science, Public Health, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Social media platforms

Graphic design basics

Job description

Job Description

The McDonald Center for Student Well-Being enhances student flourishing and embeds holistic well-being into every aspect of student life. Through health promotion, harm reduction, prevention education, and the cultivation of student leaders in well-being, the McDonald Center empowers all students to make healthy choices while inspiring a campus community to create a culture of well-being.

Working within a public health framework, the Program Coordinator for Alcohol Education will work with a dynamic team of professionals to grow a strong peer-driven well-being culture as a means of embedding well-being into every aspect of student life.

This position reports directly to the Director for McDonald Center for Student Well-Being and will
work collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Substance Use Prevention and Education as part of Student Health and Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs. This is a full-time, 12 month position and will require weekend and evening hours.

Alcohol Education and Substance Misuse Prevention

• Assist with the development and implementation of a cohesive campus-wide alcohol education campaign for all students (e.g., Stay in the Green).
• Design, implement, and assess alcohol education and substance use risk reduction strategies. Programming will include sober tailgates, substance-free late night events, and off-campus excursions. These responsibilities will primarily occur during non-business hours.
• Co-develops psychoeducation curricula, presentations, and workshops, grounded in prevention and promotion models tailored to different student experiences represented on campus.

Student Initiatives Coordination

• Cultivate a substance-free and sober curious community by supporting ZeroProof, a student organization affiliated with the McDonald Center.
• Recruit, train, and mentor peer leaders, volunteers, and student employees.
• Manage budget for peer-led initiatives and training.

Other Opportunities

• Provide individual and group alcohol education meetings for students.
• Serve on campus committees; attend and present at regional and national training and conferences.
• Regularly collaborates with other areas within the Division of Student Affairs and Student Health and Wellness, student clubs and organizations, and other University units to enhance the department’s work building connections and relationships with students.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Health Science, Public Health, Psychology, or other related field.

Skills

• Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills for empowering, motivating, and developing students.
• Demonstrate high standards of integrity, and motivation to incorporate best practices into organizational culture.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) that contribute to building and sustaining effective collaboration with University and community partners.
• Ability to deliver compelling and effective presentations and educational experiences for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite, Google applications, Social media platforms, graphic design
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate a clear appreciation of and commitment to the University’s Catholic, Holy Cross mission.

Additional Information

Salary:$47,500

Applications will be accepted through September 23, 2026

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.