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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Substance Use Education and Prevention Coordinator

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 15th, 2025

FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Substance Use Education and Prevention Coordinator. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-informed substance use prevention and harm reduction programs while integrating broader wellness topics. The Coordinator also supervises student assistants, advises student organizations, and collaborates with campus and community coalitions to promote health and well-being.

Highlights
  • Develops strategic vision and manages substance use prevention and harm reduction programs using national standards and compliance guidelines (CAS, ACHA, AIM, Edgar 86).
  • Integrates substance use education with comprehensive wellness topics such as stress reduction, mindfulness, sleep health, nutrition, mental well-being, interpersonal violence, and health equity.
  • Provides oversight and development support to graduate assistants, undergraduate interns, and advises student organizations.
  • Collaborates as a member of the professional health promotion team and Campus & Community Coalition.
  • Requires relevant post-baccalaureate degree or a bachelor’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience in student support functions.
  • Strong knowledge of primary prevention science, health education theories, FERPA/42CFR confidentiality, and managing sensitive substance use topics.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Higher Education/Student Development, or related field and experience with university settings and young adult populations.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse student, faculty, and staff populations and independently manage multiple priorities.
  • Position is a full-time temporary staff role with 40 hours per week and an 11-month appointment starting October 27, 2025.
  • Hiring range and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications.