Skidmore College
Prevention Educator, Health Promotion
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States, 12866
Summary:
Skidmore College’s Department of Health Promotion is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Prevention Educator to join our team. This full-time, 10-month position is focused on reducing high-risk alcohol and drug use while supporting student wellness, resilience, and belonging.
This position combines one-on-one student support with campus-wide prevention initiatives—managing evidence-based interventions like BASICS, providing wellness coaching, supervising Peer Health Educators, and collaborating with campus and community partners. If you're passionate about health education, harm reduction, and supporting college students in making informed, empowered decisions, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention efforts, including harm reduction strategies, substance-free event planning, and public health campaigns
Facilitate BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) sessions and conduct follow-up assessments
Oversee required AOD education programs and maintain compliance with institutional and federal policies (e.g., anti-hazing education)
Provide individualized Wellness Coaching sessions that support students in building balanced, healthy lifestyles
Supervise and mentor Peer Health Educators focused on AOD prevention, life skills, and additional wellness topics
Plan and deliver engaging presentations and trainings for students, staff, and faculty
Collaborate with departments across campus and community partners to expand recovery support and prevention resources
Support broader health promotion efforts in areas like nutrition, sleep, stress, and sexual health
Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement
Stay informed on current research and evidence-based practices
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Public Health, Health Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred)
Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in health promotion, AOD prevention, student affairs, or related field
Training or experience with motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and behavior change models
Knowledge of college student health trends and public health theory
Strong interpersonal and communication skills—ability to connect with a diverse student body and work collaboratively across departments
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered care
Experience with BASICS, peer education programs, and wellness coaching (preferred)
Certification as a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) is a plus
Salary range: $53,000 - $56,000
Required documents needed to apply:
On-line application
Cover Letter
Resume
List of Three References
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position
Skidmore College’s Department of Health Promotion is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Prevention Educator to join our team. This full-time, 10-month position is focused on reducing high-risk alcohol and drug use while supporting student wellness, resilience, and belonging.
This position combines one-on-one student support with campus-wide prevention initiatives—managing evidence-based interventions like BASICS, providing wellness coaching, supervising Peer Health Educators, and collaborating with campus and community partners. If you're passionate about health education, harm reduction, and supporting college students in making informed, empowered decisions, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention efforts, including harm reduction strategies, substance-free event planning, and public health campaigns
Facilitate BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) sessions and conduct follow-up assessments
Oversee required AOD education programs and maintain compliance with institutional and federal policies (e.g., anti-hazing education)
Provide individualized Wellness Coaching sessions that support students in building balanced, healthy lifestyles
Supervise and mentor Peer Health Educators focused on AOD prevention, life skills, and additional wellness topics
Plan and deliver engaging presentations and trainings for students, staff, and faculty
Collaborate with departments across campus and community partners to expand recovery support and prevention resources
Support broader health promotion efforts in areas like nutrition, sleep, stress, and sexual health
Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement
Stay informed on current research and evidence-based practices
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Public Health, Health Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred)
Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in health promotion, AOD prevention, student affairs, or related field
Training or experience with motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and behavior change models
Knowledge of college student health trends and public health theory
Strong interpersonal and communication skills—ability to connect with a diverse student body and work collaboratively across departments
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered care
Experience with BASICS, peer education programs, and wellness coaching (preferred)
Certification as a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) is a plus
Salary range: $53,000 - $56,000
Required documents needed to apply:
On-line application
Cover Letter
Resume
List of Three References
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position