Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Weber State University; Utah; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator to lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based ATOD prevention programs for students and the campus community.

The role involves coordinating with campus partners, mentoring peer educators, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of experience are required; CHES certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive substance abuse prevention programming for students and the campus community.
• Manage substance abuse prevention and intervention efforts, including individual student meetings and coordination 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Social media experience

Peer education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion/Health Education/Public Health

CHES certification (preferred)

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. 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).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02494P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E32

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator is an integral member of the Student Health, Advocacy, and Wellness team. This position oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive theory-and evidence-based Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug ( ATOD ) prevention programming for WSU students and the campus community. Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Required:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• 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.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes 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, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/14/2026

Review Date

Review Date 10/28/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you.

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

The position comes with a generous benefits package .

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position 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 of this position

Physical Requirements of this position 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 including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Info