Assistant Director, Prevention Services
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193845EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Director, Prevention ServicesAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with education and experienceWork Schedule
8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday with some evening and weekend hours for training or presentation obligationsJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Prevention ServicesAbout the Department
The Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
In collaboration with our colleagues across campus, Prevention Services is working to create and sustain a caring community that prepares students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally and to become informed, engaged, and productive citizens.
NC State Prevention Services provides case management, education, and outreach emphasizing inclusive, developmental, and non-judgmental perspectives for student prevention efforts. Through the lenses of behavioral health, wellness, and sustainability, our professionals collaborate with the campus community to enhance individual and collective well-being as well as assisting students gain the necessary resources to remain successful academically and emotionally at NC State.
Essential Job Duties
The Assistant Director is a member of the Leadership Team for Prevention Services and will serve as a resource and consultant to all staff and the campus community. The Assistant Director is required to perform administrative duties, provide leadership in Alcohol and other Drug Education and Outreach, provide direct service to students, consult with university faculty/staff, and participate in supervision and training. This person will assist in developing, revising, and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure adherence to best practices and legal and ethical codes. This person will be responsible for the coordination of teams & committees and will directly offer administrative supervision for permanent staff members, graduate assistants, or temporary or student workers. There is an expectation that Assistant Directors will assist in hiring, training, supervising, and consulting with all staff, including trainees, as needed.
This staff member serves on the Administrative Team, along with the current Directors in the department. The Assistant Director will supervise Prevention Services operations in the absence of the Directors. Members of the Administrative Team will be expected to be available for after-hours postvention support, submit reports and/or data to the Director as requested and will serve on committees within and outside of the Center as required.
General Duties and Responsibilities inclue but are not limited to:
- One full-time, 12-month position with responsibility to assist in all areas of Prevention Services functioning
- Oversee the coordination of Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program, including Recovery and the Outreach and Resiliency Program, including Postvention and Mental Health Ambassadors through a clinically informed lens
- Offer direct service assessments and evaluations for Alcohol and Other Drug resources and treatment
- Coordinate resource and referral process with Counseling Center clinical services, off-campus providers and internal CARES team
- Supervise coordinators and specialists in AOD and Outreach and oversee supervision of graduate assistants or student workers
- Lead team meetings and campus/community meetings (AOD Consortium) related to the above-listed areas
- Serve on university committees related to the areas of AOD, outreach, wellness, etc.
- Assist in the management of the Outreach, AOD, and Recovery budget lines for Prevention Services
- Maintain contracts with BASICS, eCheckup, Vector, or other AOD and Outreach platforms used by Prevention Services, including IT and budget oversight
- Support initiatives to identify funding in the areas of AOD, Recovery, and Outreach
- Cover after-hours and weekend programmatic needs including outreach and postvention
- Consultation with faculty staff, parents, and other stakeholders as needed
- Assist in data collection and assessment for monthly and annual reports
- Coordinate the completion of the DAAPP (Drug and Alcohol-Free Schools) and Biennial Report for alcohol prevention and education
- Monitor outreach calendar to support staff and monitor on-going outreach projects, faculty training, and campus community requests
- Develop and present student, family, faculty, and staff trainings to educate on signs of concerning behaviors and Prevention and Counseling resources
- Oversee office operations when Director is not available
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience
- A Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology and a minimum four years of professional experience in the field
- Minimum of two years of demonstrated administrative and leadership/supervisory experience
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong clinical, management, and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including both oral and written communication in a variety of settings
- Ability to handle crises and complex situations
- Ability to work collaboratively and with flexibility as part of a multidisciplinary team and campus
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems and use sound judgement and reasoning to make crucial decisions autonomously
- Demonstrated experience in providing individualized support for students in crisis or who have been identified as exhibiting concerning or worrisome behaviors
- Ability to establish collaborative relationships with campus and community partners
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of five years post-licensure experience and a minimum of three years of demonstrated administrative and leadership/supervisory experience that includes administrative supervision of permanent staff members in a similar setting.
- Experience with program development, assessment, and evaluation strongly preferred.
- Experience with BASICS, Harm Reduction programming/education and experience with college/university populations
- Demonstrated experience with risk assessment
- Demonstrated knowledge of case management systems (preferably in a higher education setting), and/or experience working as part of a case management support team
- Demonstrated history of effective collaborations across a complex array of multiple agencies within a university setting
- Excellent skill and experience in working with varied, often underrepresented, student populations
- Strong working knowledge of various federal and state laws affecting issues of privacy and confidentiality, disability accommodations and support, and response to sexual violence
- Broad knowledge of best practices and current national trends related to higher education case management, preferably in a large university.
- Experience with program development and evaluation
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- Independently licensed in a mental health field
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
12/06/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number
00110352Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal EmergenciesDepartment ID
244025 - Prevention ServicesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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