University of Kentucky
Working Title Prevention Specialist – Hazing, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), and Gambling
Department Name
Department Name 1B370:Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWER
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education MA
Required License/Registration/Certification None.
Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25lbs; sitting for long periods; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hrs./week) with limited nights and weekends.
Job Summary Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) is seeking a Prevention Specialist – Hazing, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), and Gambling. Leveraging best practices in prevention, this position will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive hazing prevention efforts while also supporting substance misuse prevention, education, and gambling awareness programs to enhance student well‑being.
This role will focus on designing and delivering evidence-informed initiatives aimed at fostering a safer and healthier campus community, with a particular emphasis on hazing prevention, alcohol and drug education, gambling awareness, and harm reduction. The Prevention Specialist will engage the campus community through trainings, presentations, awareness campaigns, and events, while also coordinating with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hazing prevention initiatives, ensuring bystander intervention strategies are integrated across prevention efforts.
Support compliance and reporting requirements.
Develop tailored and individual support to meet student needs.
Design and deliver evidence-informed initiatives, including trainings, presentations, awareness campaigns, and events.
Coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
Qualifications & Skills
MA degree or equivalent.
Strong understanding of evidence-based prevention and restorative practices.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong initiative and commitment to developing comprehensive prevention strategies.
Student Success Overview Student Success will support students from early college outreach to graduation and beyond, grounded in peer‑reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making.
Our University Community We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Deadline to Apply 02/08/2026
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Department Name 1B370:Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWER
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education MA
Required License/Registration/Certification None.
Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25lbs; sitting for long periods; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hrs./week) with limited nights and weekends.
Job Summary Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) is seeking a Prevention Specialist – Hazing, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), and Gambling. Leveraging best practices in prevention, this position will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive hazing prevention efforts while also supporting substance misuse prevention, education, and gambling awareness programs to enhance student well‑being.
This role will focus on designing and delivering evidence-informed initiatives aimed at fostering a safer and healthier campus community, with a particular emphasis on hazing prevention, alcohol and drug education, gambling awareness, and harm reduction. The Prevention Specialist will engage the campus community through trainings, presentations, awareness campaigns, and events, while also coordinating with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hazing prevention initiatives, ensuring bystander intervention strategies are integrated across prevention efforts.
Support compliance and reporting requirements.
Develop tailored and individual support to meet student needs.
Design and deliver evidence-informed initiatives, including trainings, presentations, awareness campaigns, and events.
Coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
Qualifications & Skills
MA degree or equivalent.
Strong understanding of evidence-based prevention and restorative practices.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong initiative and commitment to developing comprehensive prevention strategies.
Student Success Overview Student Success will support students from early college outreach to graduation and beyond, grounded in peer‑reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making.
Our University Community We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Deadline to Apply 02/08/2026
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