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Health Promotion Specialist — Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) has overall responsibility for program oversight, coordination and implementation of AOD prevention and other well-being/harm reduction initiatives. The Health Promotion Specialist — AOD will be responsible for assessment, capacity building, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the university prevention and well-being priorities. This position will train, direct and supervise graduate interns and mentor a student peer educator group. Some evenings and weekends may be required to interact with students and facilitate programs. Duties/Responsibilities
Plan, implement, evaluate AOD prevention strategies in coordination with the CRC Coordinator and Fontaine team members. Provide targeted prevention education to student groups including residence halls, fraternities/sororities, and athletics. Serve as a Narcan master trainer and lead Narcan training for the campus community. Serve as the primary community support resource expert for substance misuse concerns and respond to resource requests from campus constituents in a timely manner. Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate all on-campus alcohol education classes for the student conduct referral program. Recruit, train and oversee student employees. Support development of Student Wellness peer education training program fostering resource engagement, skill building, harm reduction and health‑enhancing behavior change. Manage and deliver alcohol education programs, including meeting with students to review personalized feedback and conduct brief motivational interviewing. Utilize data and outcomes to demonstrate progress toward Student Wellness goals and monitor trends of student behavior. Participate in the delivery and assessment of Student Wellness health promotion activities. Create/compile quarterly reports of data and assessment results specific to substance use and misuse. Assist Manager with data collection and report for DFSCA Biennial Report. Work closely with the Collegiate Recovery Center and provide assistance with their programming efforts. Assist in the preparation of annual reports and grant documentation, as needed. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to substance use prevention and education (e.g., Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act). Manage and monitor budget expenditures related to AOD prevention programming, including supplies, events, training, and other materials; track and report on program area budget activity to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience Preferred Qualifications: UHC Minimum: Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, health education, or related degree OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 5 years directly related experience; relevant experience and knowledge of alcohol and other substance misuse prevention and well-being best practices. UHC Preferred: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES). 2+ years’ experience directly related to alcohol and other drug prevention education, health promotion, public health, prevention education, teaching, or harm reduction. Experience working with college students in a supervisory role. Position Details
Location:
Athens Area Employment Type:
Full Time Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible FTE:
1.00 Salary:
Commensurate with Experience Additional Information
Special Instructions To Applicants: We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply. Posting Date: 10/03/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 11/01/2025 EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. For accommodations contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details at the USG policies site. Duties/Responsibilities continue: Percentage of time and collaboration details listed elsewhere in original posting are summarized here as applicable. Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Ayesha Al-Akhdar Recruitment Contact Email: Ayesha.AlAkhdar@uga.edu Seniority level
Entry level Job function
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Health Promotion Specialist — Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) has overall responsibility for program oversight, coordination and implementation of AOD prevention and other well-being/harm reduction initiatives. The Health Promotion Specialist — AOD will be responsible for assessment, capacity building, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the university prevention and well-being priorities. This position will train, direct and supervise graduate interns and mentor a student peer educator group. Some evenings and weekends may be required to interact with students and facilitate programs. Duties/Responsibilities
Plan, implement, evaluate AOD prevention strategies in coordination with the CRC Coordinator and Fontaine team members. Provide targeted prevention education to student groups including residence halls, fraternities/sororities, and athletics. Serve as a Narcan master trainer and lead Narcan training for the campus community. Serve as the primary community support resource expert for substance misuse concerns and respond to resource requests from campus constituents in a timely manner. Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate all on-campus alcohol education classes for the student conduct referral program. Recruit, train and oversee student employees. Support development of Student Wellness peer education training program fostering resource engagement, skill building, harm reduction and health‑enhancing behavior change. Manage and deliver alcohol education programs, including meeting with students to review personalized feedback and conduct brief motivational interviewing. Utilize data and outcomes to demonstrate progress toward Student Wellness goals and monitor trends of student behavior. Participate in the delivery and assessment of Student Wellness health promotion activities. Create/compile quarterly reports of data and assessment results specific to substance use and misuse. Assist Manager with data collection and report for DFSCA Biennial Report. Work closely with the Collegiate Recovery Center and provide assistance with their programming efforts. Assist in the preparation of annual reports and grant documentation, as needed. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to substance use prevention and education (e.g., Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act). Manage and monitor budget expenditures related to AOD prevention programming, including supplies, events, training, and other materials; track and report on program area budget activity to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience Preferred Qualifications: UHC Minimum: Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, health education, or related degree OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 5 years directly related experience; relevant experience and knowledge of alcohol and other substance misuse prevention and well-being best practices. UHC Preferred: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES). 2+ years’ experience directly related to alcohol and other drug prevention education, health promotion, public health, prevention education, teaching, or harm reduction. Experience working with college students in a supervisory role. Position Details
Location:
Athens Area Employment Type:
Full Time Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible FTE:
1.00 Salary:
Commensurate with Experience Additional Information
Special Instructions To Applicants: We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply. Posting Date: 10/03/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 11/01/2025 EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. For accommodations contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details at the USG policies site. Duties/Responsibilities continue: Percentage of time and collaboration details listed elsewhere in original posting are summarized here as applicable. Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Ayesha Al-Akhdar Recruitment Contact Email: Ayesha.AlAkhdar@uga.edu Seniority level
Entry level Job function
Other Industries
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