Position Summary
The University at Buffalo,
Division of Student Life is accepting applications for the
Alcohol and Other Drug Harm Reduction Specialist within the office of
Health Promotion. Under the supervision of the
AOD Program Coordinator, this position will assist with the implementation of a comprehensive plan to develop a multimodal harm reduction program to be utilized by the entire University at Buffalo student population.
As the Alcohol and Other Drug Harm Reduction Specialist, your responsibilities include:
- Coordination, customization and implementation of all online alcohol and other drug/sexual violence prevention education courses
- Facilitation of group educational interventions for students who violate substance use policy
- One-on-one risk reduction sessions with students based on the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention with College Students) model of motivational interviewing
- Assist with planning and implementation of other Alcohol and Other Drug Harm Reduction outreach and programs
Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefit packages.
About Student Life
As a member of Student Life, you will join service professionals, all driven by one shared set of values designed to help ensure students’ well-being, create a safe and supportive environment and promote student success. In Student Life, growth is a shared passion. We aim for excellence, thinking big and going bold. We pursue our goals tenaciously while stewarding the student experience. We build communities and advance diversity in all forms. We encourage discovery and celebrate success.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of one year of related experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, project management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a multidisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in field related to health behavior, health communications, social work or counseling
- Demonstrated skills and experience working with diverse college student populations
