Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Nchec; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness program with release time and

Paid incentives

Tuition benefits

Free tickets to athletic and arts

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking a Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive prevention programs for students and the campus community. The role involves data-driven program design, stakeholder collaboration, training peer educators, and ensuring compliance with federal laws while supporting campus wellbeing initiatives and division goals.

Weber State University offers a benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, tuition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion/Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• One year related experience.
• CHES certification or ability to obtain within first year is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills for varied populations and learning styles.
• Experience with social media and other multimedia platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive substance abuse prevention programming for students and the campus community.
• Manage prevention and intervention efforts, including individual student meetings and coordination with campus partners.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal laws and regulations, contributing to required reports and campus notifications.
• Train, mentor, and engage peer educators in prevention initiatives and ongoing programming strategies.
• Manage program assessment, evaluation metrics, data collection, and reporting for QA and 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Social media experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Key responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion/Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• One year related experience.

Preferred qualifications

• 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.

Benefits summary

• 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
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Compensation

The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.

Physical activity

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

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

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Conditions the worker will be subject to

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Equal opportunity employer

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. 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).

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

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.