University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 3 weeks ago
Program Manager, Substance Use and Harm Reduction
University of Maryland College Park
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $87K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a Program Manager for the Substance Use and Harm Reduction program. This role involves coordinating prevention, education, and programming efforts related to substance use prevention and harm reduction for the university community, while managing various programs and collaborating with other health services teams.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops and coordinates University-wide semesterly training through the ELMS platform, to meet Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Start Talking Maryland Act alcohol and opioid education requirements, as mandated at the federal and state level, respectively; co-manages the Gold Code alcohol risk reduction campaign with the Department of Resident Life, manages the Green Code cannabis risk reduction campaign with HPWS, and creates trainings for campus to address specific population needs, including the Recovery Ally Training
Oversee the Overdose Response Program, as a grantee from the Maryland Department of Health; Provides Naloxone Training, fentanyl test strip distribution, tabling outreach efforts, and other harm reduction supplies and education. Managing the program, gathering data, and implementation of new strategies. Oversees maintenance and distribution of materials such as the T-Break Guide to address cannabis tolerance breaks, and makes updates to the Guide as needed
Planning and supervision of outreach events geared towards engaging students in various interest/affinity areas to provide information about substance use prevention education, risk reduction, and collegiate recovery resources to student body; facilitates ongoing programming focused on students in recovery, provide support for the Terps for Recovery student group
Evaluates campus alcohol, tobacco, & other drugs programs, policies, services; Researches and monitors local, state and national substance use policy and marketing trends; Develops proposals for policy, programs and other interventions, and departmental goals and objectives based on findings; Conduct program evaluation and assessment and quality improvement efforts
Engage with the SUIT team to provide comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary substance use prevention, which may involve multidisciplinary collaboration to support existing or develop new programing or services; refer students interested in individual treatment to SUIT team
Collaborate with the HPWS team at the UHC regarding broader non-substance use specific health promotion and wellness services. Facilitates alignment of HPWS and SUIT strategies and initiatives
Coordinate services with other campus departments including Resident Life, Counseling Center, Athletics, Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Office of Student Conduct, and the Department of Public Safety. Coordination may include participation in meetings, trainings, and in-service programs
Serves on the UMD Alcohol Coalition and the Maryland Collaborative to Reduce College Drinking and Related Problems and on departmental and campus committees. Participate in grant writing for external funding opportunities. Assists with updating and distribution of the Annual Drug-Free School Notifications and Biennial Review
Trains and Supervises Coordinator for Harm Reduction on related to substance use education, health promotion and programming strategies, social media management, and student recovery support. Conducts regular and meaningful performance review and development sessions with direct report(s). Trains and supervises part-time and full-time student interns and staff at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as needed. Supports Coordinator at evening and weekend events as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of professional health or medical-related program management experience
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in data analytics and negotiation
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service
Preferred
Experience related to substance use prevention, programs, services, policy
Experience with adolescent/young adult (or “emerging adult”) population
Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion/Education, or related field(s)
1 year supervisory/leadership experience supervising student staff, graduate students, or other professionals
Five or more years of progressive responsibility in public health or health education/promotion or related field
MCHES/CHES/CPH Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified in Public Health (CPH) or (M)CHES/CPH eligible
Experience in research and professional writing, publications, grant writing, and presentations
Experience working in higher education or with college-aged clients
Direct experience with health equity work, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Benefits
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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
UMCES are Maryland's premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment.
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