Health Education Coordinator II

University Health Services at the University of Texas at Austinis accepting applications for a Health Education Coordinator (Alcohol & Drug). The purpose of the position is to provide leadership, planning, implementation, and evaluation to a comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse prevention program for The University of Texas student body.

Essential functions include

* Use evidence-based practices, primary prevention, environmental change and behavioral change strategies to plan prevention activities

* Coordinate the work of the Alcohol Task Force

* Create, provide, and coordinate population-level interventions, small group programs, risk management programs, classes, trainings, social marketing/social norms campaigns, screening events, and awareness events

* Coordinate the Alcohol and Drug Peer Education Program

* Conduct and supervise early intervention activities for at-risk students

Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of health promotion theory and practice are essential. Extensive knowledge of current and emerging college health issues is also essential. Experience providing alcohol and drug prevention and education to college students is strongly preferred. Experience leading a campus or community coalition is also preferred. Master’s degree in health education/health promotion, public health, social work, psychology or other health-related field and two years of work experience in substance abuse prevention on a college campus are required. CHES certification preferred.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation.