"Assistant Director for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Services (Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness)"

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Director for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Services (Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61139

Department: University Health Services (UHS) and The Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness (CHAW)

Responsibilities

• This position oversees prevention and harm reduction efforts using a population level public health framework, ensures learning and other outcomes are measured, leads cross-campus collaborations, and directs the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP).
• The Assistant Director supervises the Substance Use Prevention staff, represents CHAW in strategic initiatives, and ensures compliance with federal mandates like the Biennial Review.
• Provides vision, strategic planning, and high-level coordination for substance use prevention, harm reduction, and recovery efforts at FSU.
• Stays current on national trends and best practices in substance use prevention areas.
• Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, services, policies, and educational efforts grounded in a public health model.
• Serves as chair or representative on campus-wide committees including the Substance Use Prevention Taskforce.
• Identifies and prioritizes needs using campus data and applies evidence-based models to create environmental and policy-level prevention strategies.
• Ensures learning and other outcomes are measured through qualitative and quantitative data collection and assessment, and oversees impact of initiatives and reports on program effectiveness.
• Oversees the management of the online educational modules (Vector) and utilizes the data for evaluation, tracking trends and engaging with students.
• Supports, supervises, and mentors the Health Promotion Specialist – Substance Use Prevention and students engaged in substance use prevention and CRP-related initiatives (peer educators, graduate assistants, and interns).
• Cultivates and maintains partnerships and trainings with key stakeholders across campus including Student Conduct, Housing, Health Services, Athletics, and Faculty. Integrates prevention efforts into academic and other student settings.
• Collaborates with local and state organizations and community coalitions to bring resources and best practices to campus and participate in local public health initiatives. Pursues grant opportunities in substance use prevention efforts.
• Presents at conferences and contributes to the field through scholarship or leadership.
• Collaborates across CHAW focus areas and mental health to ensure integrated and holistic approaches to student wellbeing.
• Leads FSU's compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act through oversight of the Biennial Review process.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years experience related to health and human services or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years in the same.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within medical, health, human services, and counseling programs.
• Knowledge of student programs and activities.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Contact Info: UHS HR Team - UHS-Recruiting@fsu.edu

University Information: One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations: This is an A&P position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. This position requires pre-employment TB testing and successful completion of post hire OSHA training.

Equal Employment Opportunity: FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.