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Department Student Health Services (MSH)

Position Title Specialist 2-Health & Wellness

Job Title Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Specialist

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Student Health Services is seeking an Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Student Health Service’s ( SHS ) mission is to provide leadership for the health and wellbeing of the university community. SHS provides a comprehensive care clinic and extensive health promotion services to Oregon State University students. SHS is part of the Division of Student Affairs.

As a part of the health promotion services offered, the Alcohol & Other Drug ( AOD ) Prevention Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive strategies and programs to reduce high-risk alcohol and other drug use among Oregon State University students. This position works collaboratively with campus departments, students, and community partners to foster a culture of wellbeing, safety, and harm reduction. This position will collaborate with the Substance Use Clinician for early intervention educational programming and will have opportunities to connect with the Collegiate Recovery Community. Additionally, this role will work with student employees to provide support and mentorship related to peer education efforts.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

60% COMPREHENSIVE AOD PREVENTION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

20% COLLABORATION AND CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT

10% COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING

10% SERVICE TO STUDENT HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

What You Will Need

+ Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, health education, teaching, college student services administration, psychology, social work, counseling, or related degree and 2+ years’ experience directly related to alcohol and other drug prevention education, health promotion, public health, other prevention education, teaching, and/or harm reductionORBachelor’s degree in relevant field (see above) and 5+ years directly related experience (see above)

+ Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, as a leader and colleague

+ Effective front-of-the-room teaching and facilitation abilities

+ Experience developing or adapting and implementing inclusive curriculum and/or programs for varied audiences

+ Successful experiences building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with multiple constituents, community partners, and colleagues

+ Experience successfully collaborating in a team environment with diverse individuals

+ Ability to manage conflict, unexpected circumstances, or the need to shift direction while remaining calm and thoughtful

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Specialized training or education in dynamic facilitation, motivational interviewing, cross-cultural dialogue, applied improvisation, coaching or other similar skills

+ Experience training, supervising, and evaluating (student) staff

+ Experience in Higher Education setting

+ Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) or other relevant certifications

+ Experience in grant writing and/or executing grant-funded initiatives

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Office environment and periodic healthcare environment. Various events and activities across campus and periodically outdoors. Typically works Monday – Friday 8-5, but schedules may vary based on needs of campus partners or delivery of service. May include flexing schedule to accommodate periodic evening or weekend hours.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $56,179- $95,594

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/18702

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09304UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/15/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 07/29/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 08/17/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Supplemental Question (please upload as other document 1):

What value(s) inform your prevention work or professional practice? (Please provide specific examples. 350 words max).

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Amy Frasieur

[email protected]

541-737-5041

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/171117

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.