• Job Description

  Req#: 185003

  Job Details

  Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

  Position Type: Staff

  Salary Range: $20.42 - $20.42 Hourly

  Job Category: OTRS Classified

  Description

  Position Type

  Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

  General Schedule

  Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

  Position Overview

  The Program Coordinator will manage the activities of the Higher Education Prevention Service (HEPS) grant to reduce opioid and stimulant misuse, and suicide at the University of Central Oklahoma. This position is grant funded through a subcontract with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This position will report to the Assistant Director of Health Promotion. This is a grant funded position, and this position will only exist as long as, the University has this, contract with ODMHSAS.

  Job Duties

  • Interact with staff, leaders, and community members to form a coalition on campus to meet monthly.
  • Interact with staff, leaders, and community members to participate in the coalition with other grant partners (colleges who are also working on this grant in Oklahoma) to meet monthly.
  • Develop impactful and engaging substance prevention and misuse plans, implement work plans on campus with passion and enthusiasm, and conduct needs assessments and surveys as needed.
  • Review existing data or collect new data to understand gaps in knowledge and services across campus.
  • Conduct engaging substance misuse trainings, delivers dynamic campus presentations and events, provides technical assistance and attends local, regional, and statewide grant-related meetings as required.
  • Follow the guidelines of the Strategic Prevention Framework Model to set goals and outcomes for the semester.
  • Provide and maintain accurate data and records on campus activities, outreach efforts, collaborations, in-person and online trainings (for example using MS Teams, Zoom, or other video meeting platforms), and networking meetings, which is submitted to ODMSHAS via an online portal to complete both monthly reports and benchmark reports on a monthly basis.
  • Develop informative and interesting social media posts to promote the program at UCO and the funder.
  • Monitor the budget to ensure all activities that are being funded meet grant requirements and stay within the limits of the funds available.
  • Create, maintain, and update assigned program schedules for contract deliverables and key events.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Scope & Impact: This position is an entry level professional position, with actions that may have a measurable impact on substance misuse on the UCO campus and on the campuses of our grant partners.
  • Communication & Interaction: Routinely answers questions and provides information and data requested by leadership within or outside of the UCO community and grant partners. Questions that require interpretation or are not easily resolved are referred to the Supervisor.
  • Problem Solving & Judgement: Able to problem solve and find solutions to complex issues that may arise with the support of the UCO team and ODMSHAS grant representative.
  • Budget Authority: May provide input into budget development by assisting with identifying the needs and requirements of managing the grant.
  • Policy & Procedure Authority: Primarily responsible for carrying out grant related activities on and off campus with direction from senior staff.

  Qualifications/Experience Required

  Bachelor’s degree in job related field or 4+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Qualifications/Experience Preferred

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, sociology, psychology, or another related field from an accredited university, or equivalent years of work experience.
  • A minimum of three years of work experience in health education, health promotion, wellness programs, or related field with a focus on planning, program development, innovation, program prioritization, and assessment.
  • Minimum Experience Background and/or professional work experience in the administration of health education/promotion/prevention programs and public speaking.
  • Delivery of health education/promotion services or programming experience on a college campus; evidence of research and scholarly activity and ability.
  • Experience working in higher education; two years of experience in training or working with students at college-age.
  • Preferred Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
  • We seek a candidate who aligns well with our team dynamics and are prepared to offer training to ensure their success.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues, students, community members, and other vested prevention partners.
  • Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework model.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and management of work plan development and grant writing.
  • Skills and competency as an educator capable of effective training and supervision.
  • Knowledge of community organization and assessment.
  • Knowledge of current trends and practices in prevention field.
  • Ability to complete and maintain accurate records and submit reports in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Ability to complete and submit grant applications.
  • Ability to produce and submit media publications for various media outlets (newspaper, radio, social media).

  Physical Demands

  Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  Qualifications

  
  

• About the company

  The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO or Central State) is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. The University of Central Oklahoma was one of the first institutions of higher learning to be established in what would become the state of Oklahoma, making it one of the oldest universities in the southwest region of the United States. It is home to the American branch of the British Academy of Contemporary Music in downtown Oklahoma City.

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