Penn State is hiring a Hazing Prevention Specialist to serve as a university-wide leader for prevention efforts related to hazing, substance use, and other risk reduction initiatives. This role develops and implements a comprehensive, culturally sensitive prevention strategy for a wide range of student populations.

What You'll Do

Develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally sensitive prevention strategy for hazing, substance use, and other risk reduction areas at the university.
Train facilitators to lead programs on challenging topics and provide constructive feedback.
Meet regularly with campus and community partners, including fraternity and sorority leaders and registered student organizations, to foster effective community engagement.
Engage in a collaborative strategic planning process and communicate progress updates regularly with stakeholders.
Collaborate with a variety of staff and offices to ensure prevention efforts related to hazing, substance use, and other risk reduction concerns are met.
Serve on relevant committees, including the Hazing Prevention Committee, the Health and Safety Team in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the leadership team for Health Promotion and Wellness.
Design and implement an assessment approach to determine the effectiveness of prevention efforts, including identifying expected learning and behavioral outcomes.
Communicate assessment findings to a variety of audiences, including University leadership.
Provide information about prevention efforts to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and laws.

What We're Looking For

Master's Degree
Ability to maintain high standards for evidence-based practice set by relevant professional organizations.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and have flexibility to adapt to shifting workload demands.
Ability to work with a schedule that may include occasional evening and weekend hours.
Ethical decision-making and the ability to be a flexible and collaborative team member.
Ability to foster a positive climate among a diverse group of staff and students.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of and experience implementing public health prevention models
Familiarity with and knowledge of prevention models, such as the Strategic Prevention Framework from SAMHSA or the Hazing Prevention Framework from StopHazing.Org
Experience leading interdisciplinary groups through change processes
Experience facilitating prevention projects, providing technical assistance, conducting problem analyses, using data to identify problems and assess impact, and coaching colleagues in implementing a strategic prevention approach

Team & Environment

This position reports to the Director of Health Promotion and Wellness.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $51,000.00 - $81,500.00
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

Work Mode

This is an onsite position located at University Park, PA.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.