[Health_Education_Promotion] Director of Substance Abuse Preventionand Student Success

[Ramah Leith]

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Ramah Leith, MPH
Public Health Educator /Peer Health Coordinator
University of Oregon Health Center
Health Promotion Program
(541) 346-0562   rleith at uoregon.edu
http://healthed.uoregon.edu
http://healthcenter.uoregon.edu

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From: health_education_promotion-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:health_education_promotion-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
Behalf Of Ramah Leith
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 5:54 PM
To: health_education_promotion at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: [Health_Education_Promotion] Director of Substance Abuse
Preventionand Student Success

Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Student Success
Office of the Dean of Students
Posting: 11045
Location: Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled
Closes:  Open Until Filled (review of applications begins March 16,
2011)
Reports to:  Associate Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students
Term: 1.0 FTE for 12-months; annual renewal
Salary Range:  $47,000-$50,000
The University of Oregon is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and
strategic leader to fill the position of Director of Substance Abuse
Prevention and Student Success.  The Director provides leadership and
coordinates strategic efforts to enhance and promote a comprehensive,
campus-wide, alcohol and other drug abuse (AOD) prevention program.
Prevention will be directed at multiple levels: individuals, groups of
students (including at-risk subpopulations), the institution, and the
surrounding community in an effort to create a healthy, safe, vibrant
campus where student learning and student engagement are central.
University of Oregon (UO) is a comprehensive research university,
serving over 23,000 students engaged in undergraduate, graduate, and
professional studies. As the flagship institution within the Oregon
University System, UO is one of only 34 public research universities
recognized for their especially strong research and academic programs
through membership in the Association of American Universities. Located
two hours south of Portland, Eugene is a thriving metropolitan city
noted for its dynamic quality of life, outstanding outdoor recreational
opportunities and location within an hour's drive of both Pacific coast
beaches and the Cascade Mountains. Eugene-Springfield enjoys a diverse
cultural flavor, and is considered one of the most livable areas in the
United States.
The Division of Student Affairs has more than 600 faculty and staff who
develop and administer policies and programs which assure that students
at the University of Oregon are supported in their academic and personal
development and are prepared for a culture of learning in a global and
diverse society. We pride ourselves on our commitment to
multiculturalism, our partnerships with academic departments, and our
support of the university's academic mission. The Division is comprised
of the Career Center, University Counseling and Testing Center, Office
of the Dean of Students, Erb Memorial Union, University Health Center,
Holden Leadership Center, University Housing, and Physical Education and
Recreation. 
The core purpose of the Office of the Dean of Students is to build
communities that value diverse thought; to identify, challenge and
transform learning; and to model excellence and integrity.  The core
values include the following: community, innovation, multicultural
equity and diversity, social justice, wellness, and personal
development. The Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Student
Success serves as a staff member in the Office of the Dean of Students
and reports to the Associate Dean of Students.  
Responsibilities:
Program Administration (40%)
*	Applies evidenced-based practices and public health model to
address and reduce high-risk use of alcohol and other drugs for the
campus community; serves as a university expert on best practices
regarding AOD issues with college students; consults with students,
faculty and administrators on substance abuse related issues.
*	Provides leadership to the AOD campus community coalition, and
serves as the central clearinghouse for the coalition; in collaboration
with campus partners, uses data to inform and the guide coalition's
strategic efforts, working to ensure that AOD marketing and messaging
across campus are mutually reinforcing; and leads effort in making
recommendations for effective prevention, intervention, policies, and
enforcement in response to the changing needs of students and other
constituents and institutional priorities.
*	Interfaces with key campus and community partners and supports
other campus partners' efforts to design, enhance, sustain, and evaluate
evidenced-based programs for the campus.
*	Builds collaborations with academic partners to promote grant
writing and research to further the understanding of addictive disorders
and prevention strategies that can be applied to improve prevention,
intervention and treatment modalities on campus.
*	Ensures compliance with all institutional, state, and federal
regulations and policies, and works with other campus partners to gather
and disseminate information to the students, campus community, families
of students, and broader community.
*	Involves students, faculty, parents, alumni, and the broader
community in partnerships to enhance and advance AOD prevention and
education services.
*	Utilizes research based on AOD prevention strategies in
developing and administering environmental initiatives and practices
that are effective with university students living off campus.
*	Serves as a consultant to students, faculty, and staff regarding
alcohol and other drug related issues.
*	Participates in AOD community and state-wide coalition efforts.
*	Maintains an innovative and comprehensive substance abuse
prevention website.
*	Supervises students and/or staff as program needs and resources
permit.
*	Responds to media inquiries upon request.
*	Monitors program budget.
Student Engagement and Prevention (30%)
*	Establishes student connections, and in collaboration with
students/student groups, identifies and creates evidenced-based, AOD
campus-community engagement initiatives; advises the student
organization or the students and staff members involved in campus AOD
prevention.  
*	Enhances and sustains formal relationships with academic
departments in an effort to create and sustain innovative,
student-driven, health promotion AOD campaigns for the campus.
*	In collaboration with students and campus partners, coordinates
programs and special events throughout the year to promote substance
abuse prevention with multiple campus constituents.
*	Works with students and colleagues to develop effective messages
and strategies to improve student health and enhance learning.
*	Develops and oversees summer orientation (IntroDUCKtion) AOD
prevention efforts for student and families.
Assessment and Program Evaluation (10%)
*	Develops and administers assessment plan to address efficacy
with UO student population; develops and administers the metrics of
assessment and evaluation for measurable outcomes; produces special
periodic reports and annual report.
*	Uses evidenced-based alcohol and other drug research, health
promotion theories, environmental management, and knowledge of the
unique Eugene campus and community culture, to design and implement
comprehensive risk-reduction and health initiatives for students on the
UO campus, ensuring measurable educational outcomes
*	Establishes and assesses student learning outcomes for AOD
programs and creates evidenced-based and innovative initiatives that
support student learning and the institutional mission.
*	Tracks the reported use of alcohol and other substances in the
UO student community through health behavior surveys and other data
collection methods and analyzes and synthesizes data on prevention and
early intervention.
Grant Writing (10%)
*	Researches, develops, andseeks external funding to support
campus AOD programs, services, and initiatives; oversees grant funded
initiatives and works with campus partners and grant specialists.
Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) Generalist Duties (10%)
*	Provides general assistance to the associate dean, assistant
dean, and the unit, as needed.
*	Contributes to overall goals of program development and service
to students as a member of a staff team, as an active participant in
staff meetings, and as an active member of the university community.
*	Assumes responsibilities for emerging areas of need as
identified by department.
*	Serves on departmental and university committees, task forces
and ad hoc committees as requested.
*	Maintains strong communication links with the university
administration through the Office of the Dean of Students. As a member
of the staff, attends ODOS staff meetings, accepts afternoon on-call
responsibilities as required, meets regularly for supervisory meetings
with the associate dean.
Required Qualifications
*	Master's degree in public health, college student personnel,
student affairs administration, higher education administration,
counseling or related field.
*	Minimum of two years direct related experience in AOD prevention
with young adults. 
*	Demonstrated ability in creating and implementing AOD prevention
programs and services for young adults that are based on the public
health ecological model.
*	Demonstrated ability in designing and delivering programs that
meet the needs of a multicultural student population.
*	Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence and
diversity.
*	Experience with motivational enhancement strategies and
behavioral change strategies that are used in prevention, intervention,
and harm reduction to engage college students or young adults.
*	Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*	Strong organizational and project management skills.
*	Availability to work some evening and weekend hours.

Ramah Leith, MPH
Public Health Educator /Peer Health Coordinator
University of Oregon Health Center
Health Promotion Program
(541) 346-0562   rleith at uoregon.edu
http://healthed.uoregon.edu
http://healthcenter.uoregon.edu

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