Subtance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Work, or a related field;
• Have relevant experience and/or classroom education in Social Work, Addiction Studies, Public Health or Health Education, Administration, Policy/Planning, or Community/Organizational Psychology or related field.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master's Degree;
• Two (2) years of experience with education and training activities;
• Experience in Community Health, Public Health, working with coalitions, training, media campaigns, etc.; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training;
• Experience or certification in Prevention services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordination and Communication:

• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of training and conferences with Prevention teams (as needed);
• Assist with the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of Regional Prevention Provider (RPP) related training and curricula across the Prevention program;
• Facilitate communication and coordination between RPPs and MidSOUTH;
• Maintain open, effective communication with grantor and stakeholders;
• Support grant missions, goals, and principles;
• Assist in the creation of public information campaign, if required by the funder.

Training and Technical Assistance:

• Assist with ensuring that all materials needed for training and/or conferences are at the training venue and/or supplied virtually;
• Assist with venue location, processing of participant training information, and training certifications across Prevention Education and Training programs;
• Help facilitate training and coaching events across Prevention Education and Training programs and workshops as needed;
• Assist in the development of toolkits and other educational materials;
• Actively participate in MidSOUTH Prevention team projects as needed.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Assist with data collection related to project activities as required;
• Assist in program documentation, evaluation, and reporting requirements;
• Assist with the management of paperwork and evaluations for conferences and training;
• Assist with compiling and completing monthly reports across programs;
• Conduct ongoing research to stay current on topics related to grant activities and to keep curricula updated.

Finance and Budgeting:

• Assist with meeting contract deliverables within the provided budgets while ensuring contract deliverables are being met;
• Assist with preparing and monitoring providers' budgets;
• Review funding proposals;
• Conduct audits to ensure deliverables are being met;
• Monitor budget utilization;
• Work with the finance department to review, authorizes, and process invoices for service providers;
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Substance Abuse Prevention/Recovery;
• Possess an understanding of adult learning principles and theories;
• Knowledge of public relations or marketing skills;
• Knowledge of project management;
• Possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and mediating skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks;
• Possess strong project management skills;
• Ability to make objective and ethical decisions in a multi-cultural climate;
• Ability to manage and impart information to a wide range of stakeholders;
• Possess computer skills including Microsoft Office suite;
• Ability to travel in and out of state and overnight;
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.