Wellness Promotion and Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Overview

The Wellness Promotion and Suicide Prevention Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating wellness promotion and suicide prevention programs at Utah State University, including Logan and Statewide Campuses. This role focuses on enhancing the overall well-being of students and strengthening USU’s culture of care through proactive upstream interventions and outreach initiatives. Additionally, this role assists with the compliance work related to relevant policies and laws (e.g., Stop Campus Hazing Act).

The scope of this position includes suicide prevention, mental health promotion, health promotion, interpersonal violence prevention, hazing prevention, and sexual health promotion. This position plays a key role in coordinating university-wide wellness initiatives through close collaboration with key partners, including the CAPS AOD Specialist, the Office of Sexual Assault & Anti-Violence Information (SAAVI), Campus Recreation, and the Office of Equity. This position is a member of CAPS and reports directly to the Executive Director of CAPS. It can be a clinical or non-clinical position based on the applicant’s interest and experience. This position is based in Logan, and periodic travel to Statewide Campuses is expected.

Responsibilities

Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (65-85%):

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and community-level programs for wellness promotion initiatives, including Upstander training for bystander intervention, and other trainings and campaigns for suicide prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, and sexual health promotion.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and community-level programs and training in compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate community-building activities and initiatives for USU students as a prevention strategy.
• Evaluate data (e.g., the National College Health Assessment Survey, the Healthy Minds Study) to develop data-driven strategies and utilize evidence-based practices to inform initiatives.
• Assess the effectiveness of wellness programs through surveys, feedback, and data analysis.
• Initiate campus partnerships to integrate wellness promotion into broader university initiatives.
• Lead or assist in compliance work related to health promotion, including initiatives and requirements under the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
• Chair CAPS’s wellness promotion committee, which includes the Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist, the REACH Peer Coordinator, and Residence Life embedded therapists.
• May create and oversee an undergraduate peer educator program for student-led training, initiatives, events, and activities.
• Organize communications to the university community to inform them about CAPS services and availability.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities and participation.

Direct Clinical Services - Optional (20%):

• Provide initial triage consultations, crisis interventions, intake assessments, and individual therapy to students.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of clinical services.

Other Administrative Duties (15%):

• Serve in a consultant and expert role in mental health promotion and suicide prevention to student services units, student organizations, student leaders, colleges and schools.
• Participate in university-wide committees as needed.
• Participate in weekly case staffing and administrative staff meetings.
• Engage in staff development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, higher education, social work, counseling, or other related field.
• One year of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating health/wellness promotion initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating health/wellness promotion initiatives.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Expertise in suicide prevention, mental health, and/or sexual violence.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Zoom, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to Statewide locations by car.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills, as well as a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile.
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

Advertised Salary
Minimum of $50,000; Commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.