SBIRT Program Lead – Schools & Community

Utah State University; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University seeks a Project Coordinator III to oversee the day-to-day SBIRT pilot in six Salt Lake County junior high schools. You will lead implementation, supervise Intervention Specialists, and ensure timely data collection and program refinement.

You will coordinate training, manage stakeholder relationships including school administrators and community partners, and report progress to leadership. Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, education, human services, prevention science, or a related field. Plus, two years of experience; or a master's degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects, programs, or initiatives.
• Experience working in the field of prevention.
• Experience working with school districts and community-based organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining project documentation, tracking systems, reports, or other project-management resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently manage day-to-day SBIRT Pilot Project across participating schools.
• Establish and manage project timelines, implementation plans, and tracking systems.
• Supervise and provide leadership to Intervention Specialists across schools.
• Serve as primary liaison with school administrators and community partners.
• Develop and refine project protocols, procedures, and materials for consistent implementation.
• Coordinate integration of Intervention Specialists within schools, addressing roles and confidentiality.
• Design and lead ongoing training and implementation support for staff.
• Coordinate cross-sector collaboration to strengthen referral pathways.
• Develop opportunities for student engagement in prevention activities.
• Create trainings for school personnel on purpose, processes, and referrals.
• Establish and monitor data systems; analyze findings for improvement.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Represent USU Extension and SBIRT Project in community and partner meetings.
• Provide direct intervention services to students and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health / related field

Master's degree

Job description

Utah State University seeks a Project Coordinator III to oversee the day-to-day SBIRT pilot in six Salt Lake County junior high schools. You will lead implementation, supervise Intervention Specialists, and ensure timely data collection and program refinement.

You will coordinate training, manage stakeholder relationships including school administrators and community partners, and report progress to leadership. Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills are essential.