Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Outreach Program ManagerJob Summary:
This position will work within the Division of Care and Treatment Services, in the WI Department of Health Services (DHS). This position will have the primary responsibility for managing substance use prevention services in Wisconsin.
The duties include development and coordination of evidence-based prevention practices, establishing and upholding grantee monitoring as it relates to achievement with the scope of work and intent of funding, contract development, technical assistance and training, and the creation of required plans and reports. This position is also responsible for assessing the design, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of existing and emerging resources and services with the intent of strengthening and improving statewide prevention efforts.
Additional Information:
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services
- Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
- Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures
- Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan
- Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Care and Treatment Services
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to basic and clinical research that furthers the understanding and development of new treatments for patients with mental illness, training the next generation of leaders, and providing excellent patient care to a broad range of patients.
Compensation:
The starting salaryfor the position is$70,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Required Qualifications:
-Experience leading primary substance use prevention services.
-Experience participating in work groups or committees related to prevention activities with internal and external partners.
-Experience with contract administration.
-Knowledge of the techniques in communicating complex information to a variety of audiences. The ability to discern a wide range of perspectives to implement effective solutions and approaches.
-Knowledge in the concepts and methods related to program research and evaluation of prevention services.
-Knowledge of the principles of planning and analysis.
-Knowledge of Wisconsin and national youth development and prevention service delivery structures and systems, and services and best practices related to the delivery prevention services.
-Knowledge in administrative and project management techniques for implementing substance use prevention services for statewide expansion.
-Ability to effectively solve complex program and policy issues and recognize barriers to effective service delivery.
-Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate complex and multidisciplinary activities, policies, budgets, and outcomes.
-Ability to identify critical issues and formulate responses and corrective action plans.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experienced organizing, coordinating, or facilitating training or technical assistance.
-Experience with behavioral health program development, public health initiatives, or community coalition leadership.
Education:
-A Bachelor's Degreeis preferred.
How to Apply:
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- Cover letter required
- Resume required
Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is currently scheduled to end September 13, 2027, and will require eligibility to work until that time. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
KaBao Chang, [email protected], 608-263-6062
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