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University of Kentucky

Student Wellness Coordinator Senior

University of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Student Wellness Coordinator Senior Requisition Number:

RE52646

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

44

Salary Range:

$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (40 hrs./week) with limited nights and weekends.

Required Education MA

Required Related Experience 3 years

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25lbs; sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Job Summary Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) seeks 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 supporting substance misuse prevention and education and gambling awareness programs to enhance student well‑being.

Key Responsibilities

Lead hazing prevention initiatives, ensuring bystander intervention strategies are integrated across prevention efforts.

Support compliance and reporting requirements, including coordination with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.

Develop tailored and individual support to meet student needs.

Engage the campus community through trainings, presentations, awareness campaigns, and events.

Coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations.

Utilize evidence‑based prevention and restorative practices, working independently and collaboratively.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Strong initiative, excellent communication, and outstanding public speaking skills are essential. A strong understanding of evidence‑based prevention and restorative practices is required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Not specified.

Deadline to Apply 02/08/2026

EEO Statement 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.

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