"Community Program Assistant"

Job Summary

This Community Program Assistant position is designed to assist in administrative and technical work in support of the State Opioid Response College Adopt-A-School initiative. This person will assist in planning, implementation, data collection, data entry, and careful, exact documentation within the contract/grant and institutional guidelines. The position will include work with a state contract/grant to prevent opioid misuse and abuse.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• STATE OPIOID RESPONSE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING: Attend state required meetings and webinars. Assist in implementation of Strategic Prevention Framework model for opioid misuse and abuse to include a needs assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation of selected strategies, and evaluation of programs. Assist in preparing state required reports monthly. Data entry into state database of monthly activities. Attend meetings with community partners.
• OTHER DUTIES: Attending staff training and program meetings. Participating in project planning and development of interventions while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principals and community engaged approaches. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and experience in a community prevention programming.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is 100% grant funded. Shift: Days; Monday - Friday. Pay Band: B6. Salary Minimum: $18.85 - $21.63. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 10/28/24 - Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.