The Director of Wellness and Prevention oversee wellness and health promotion practices as part of a transformative student experience. Reporting directly to the Exective Director of Student Engagement, the Director of Wellness and Prevention is primarily responsible for planning and implementing campus-wide
interpersonal outreach initiatives to create an environment that promotes physical and mental health. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and evaluating substance misuse prevention programs/initiatives and recovery program(s) for students in all phases of recovery from addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs. The position will also grow the existing substance misuse prevention offerings, improve the assessment of their impact, and assist with campus reports related to alcohol and drug use.

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Director of Wellness and Prevention oversees wellness and health promotion practices as part of a transformative student experience.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required

• Demonstrated public speaking; group facilitation; writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate events and programs and incorporate sustainability practices in the management and design of programs
• Knowledge of and/or experience with substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery
• Knowledge of and/or experience with student wellness initiatives/programming/strategies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekend and after-hours programming
• Demonstrated experience working with a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with other professionals
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities, including the ability to work across complex organizations, manage change, and direct student employees

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of best practices and trends with regard to collegiate recovery programs and young adult substance use.
• Knowledge of student development theories/practice with appreciation/passion for holistic integration and culturally relevant wellness models.
• Experience working in a substance use disorder prevention, treatment, or recovery role, and/or personal experience with recovery.
• Experience with counseling, mentoring, or leadership, especially in the collegiate setting
• Experience working on a college campus.
• Certified in American Red Cross CPR, AED, & First Aid.

Required level/type of experience and/or years of experience

• One (1)- three (3) years experience working in a higher education setting, non-profit organization,
  community agency, or K -12 school system as a counselor, social worker, or case manager. Bachelor's degree in psychology, Public Health Education, Social Work or Closely Related Field.

Preferred level/type of experience and/or years of experience

• Three (3)- five (5) years experience working in a higher education setting, non-profit organization,
  community agency, or K -12 school system as a counselor, social worker, or case manager. Master's degree in psychology, Public Health Education, Social Work or Closely Related Field.

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Campus Outreach:
Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of wellness preventative and educational
programs for the campus community based on sound theory and evidenced-informed practices of
college health promotion; use both individual and environmental prevention strategies; advance the
wellness of students and contribute to the creation of an institutional and community climate of
wellness; consider developmental and demographic profiles of the student population in program
development; use multiple formats, strategies, and contexts to provide universal access to
programs; train interpersonal wellness health educators to enhance, promote, and expand
interpersonal wellness.

Campus/ External Relations
Engage students, faculty/staff and community constituents to promote students' wellness and to create campus and community environments that support student wellness; develop, maintain, and promote effective and productive relations with those that have a significant interest in or potential effect on the students served by the programs; garner support and resources for programs; collaborate in offering or improving programs to meet the needs of students and to achieve program and student outcomes; disseminate information about the programs; develop and coordinate campaigns for engaging and encouraging the campus community in these outcomes; the director also manages and supports work with outside groups, programs, and entities including but not limited to: the system, community, and partners associated with work in the wellness and recovery space.

Recovery Activities
Develop, implement, and evaluate educational, social, and service programs for a Collegiate Recovery Program, as well as oversee all aspects of the program, including promotion, recruitment, membership engagement, and recovery support; Develop and assess programs, trainings, and initiatives that educate the campus on substance use/misuse, harm reduction, recovery, medical amnesty, and bystander intervention; Identify short and long term goals measuring achievement in substance misuse prevention and recovery services; Represent UT Southern's Collegiate Recovery Program across the UT System, Tennessee, and region.

Program Assessment and Evaluation:
Develop an ongoing cycle of assessment plans, processes, and activities; identify programmatic goals
and intended program outcomes as well as outcomes for student learning and development; interpret and use assessment results to demonstrate accountability and inform planning and decision-making; assess effectiveness of implemented changes; provide evidence of program improvement

Administrative Services
Serve as member of CARE Team; Assist with required federal, state, system and institutional data
collection: Compile and maintain a directory of referral sources for a variety of student needs (e.g.,
psychiatry, counseling, social services, etc.); other duties as assigned.