Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Manager

About the role

University Health Services is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Manager to provide leadership and oversight for AOD education and prevention initiatives, including Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS). This position is responsible for program administration, evaluation, campus and community partnerships, and the development and delivery of AOD education and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver evidence-based AOD intervention programs for students and student organizations referred through campus conduct processes
• Develop, implement, and evaluate prevention programs and services, using data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to coordinate referrals, interventions, and prevention strategies
• Provide consultation, training, and education to student-facing staff on motivational interviewing, AOD interventions, and referral pathways
• Develop and deliver educational content, presentations, trainings, and online resources related to alcohol and other drug prevention
• Serve as the UHS subject matter expert on AOD prevention, contributing to campus-wide prevention and health promotion initiatives
• Support peer education programs through curriculum development, training, and consultation
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate interns, practicum students, and other program staff as assigned
• Represent UHS on campus committees and councils focused on AOD prevention and student well-being

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, counseling, social work, higher education or related fields
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in public health, community health or health education or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, or evaluation
• Demonstrated experience providing education, training, or presentations to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of collegiate AOD prevention and brief intervention programs, including BASICS
• Experience using Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Experience building collaborative partnerships and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Experience with program assessment, data analysis, and report writing

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs

Pay

The minimum annual starting salary for this position is $72,000. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday typically between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments as needed. This hybrid position requires a minimum of 60% on-site work at the University of Madison campus.