Posted: Oct 20, 2026
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Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026
Education
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:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion/Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
  • One year related experience.
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.