Job description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Alcohol and Other Drug Educator
Position Number
8101555
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
WELLNESS CENTER
Location Code
WELLNESS CTR LSC (03830A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Wellness Center provides medical, health education, and counseling services using a multidisciplinary approach to assist Loyola students in the process of becoming aware of, taking responsibility for, and making choices that directly contribute to one’s well-being and that of the common good. The Alcohol and Other Drug Health Educator serves as a campus leader in health education and prevention programming and is a subject matter expert for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education and prevention efforts. Applications are encouraged from all individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and pluralism.
- Assesses campus-wide needs for health education by collecting and analyzing student data.
- Uses a public health approach to plan, implement, and evaluate theory/evidence based, innovative programs that focus on individuals and the environment.
- Serve as the co-chair for the Safety Net Coalition, Loyola’s AOD Coalition.
- Recruits, selects, trains, and supervises a thriving peer health education program.
- Develops health communication messages and social marketing campaigns. Manages delivery of health promotion messages in person and through social media and websites.
- Facilitates cooperation between and among levels of program personnel and volunteers outside agencies and the Wellness Center.
- Serve as the point person to ensure Drug Free Schools and Community Act compliance. Responsible for drafting the Biennial Review and the Annual Notifications text.
- Organizes relevant in-service training programs for volunteers and/or personnel.
- Communicates health and health education needs, concerns, and resources. Refers students, when appropriate, to campus or community agencies.
- Manages projects on a variety of health topics, including but not limited to alcohol and other drugs.
- Seeks grant funding through appropriate resources; drafts and oversees grant proposals.
- Performs additional responsibilities as required.
- Therapy dog on site.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or degree in related field.
More than two years of direct health education experience working with the college student population or in a higher education setting.
Certified Health Education Specialist or a willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
More than two years of direct health education experience working with the college student population or in a higher education setting.
Certified Health Education Specialist or a willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is required
- Experience designing and implementing alcohol and other drug (AOD) best practices prevention strategies
- Knowledge of current research related to AOD-based practices
- Experience with community coalition leadership
- Experience with motivational interviewing
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Certified Health Education Specialist or a willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
Computer Skills
Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat) and social media platforms, as well as a willingness to learn web content software.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Infectious Diseases
Open Date
02/14/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
COVID
-19 Vaccination Requirement
Loyola
requires
all faculty, staff, and students to be
COVID
-19
vaccinated
along with receiving the
COVID
-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An
exemption
for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/23715
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