Associate Coordinator, Workforce Development (Prevention Fellow)

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Job Description

The Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking an Associate Coordinator for the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC).

This Associate Coordinator position will serve as the Pacific Southwest PTTC Fellow for SAMHSA’s prevention fellowship program, which places special emphasis on growing the number of well-trained prevention professionals.

The Associate Coordinator provides entry-level activities to support implementing designated grant/contract activities. The specific responsibilities include assisting in planning grant/contract activities, generating reports, collecting data, entering data into databases, and managing training/TA customer relationships.

General responsibilities:

• Follow detailed instructions, rules, and regulations in completing project deliverables as assigned

• Participate in activities and meetings related to planning, scheduling, and implementation of grant/contract activities

• Conduct data collection; enter data into databases, and analyze data for reporting purposes

• Maintain effective communication with internal staff members

• Develop positive relationships with all grant/contract customers/stakeholders and respond to project-related requests

• Complete reports and evaluation tasks

• Other duties as assigned.

For this position, designated grant/contract activities include: 

• Project(s) as defined by the host site and the Pacific Southwest PTTC

• Training and mentoring

• Ongoing learning and capacity development activities

• Virtual and In-person training and work experience geared toward becoming a certified prevention specialist, including successfully passing the Prevention Specialist certification exam

• Site Mentor - Fellows will receive mentorship from prevention staff by the host site organization and will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of the site.

• Pacific Southwest PTTC Mentor –Pacific Southwest PTTC staff will provide ongoing guidance and training on primary substance misuse prevention.

• Other projects to be defined

Reporting and data include: 

• Completing data requests as assigned

• Collecting and entering project data

• Tracking progress toward Prevention Specialist certification

Managing Training TA relationships include:

• Frequent, consistent, professional communication with the host site staff, the PTTC Network mentor, PTTC staff, and other Fellows

The Associate Coordinator will demonstrate progress toward Prevention Specialist certification during their employment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience in community outreach, project coordination, strategic planning, program implementation and/or evaluation within the context of primary prevention OR a Master’s Degree

• Reside in HHS Region 9: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in community-based organizations

• Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive services for communities

•  Preference is given to recent college graduates or early career professionals with experience in substance misuse prevention

Schedule and Travel Requirements

• Variable work hours (to include nights and weekends)

• Travel occasionally (required 3-5 times per year)

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is based at the University of Nevada, Reno. Remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates based on university, department, and center policies, business needs, work location requirements, and required approvals. This position must reside within one of the four states in the grant’s designated geographical region of HHS Region 9 and be positioned to serve the region overall, focusing on prevention work across the four states within this region. Approximately half of the time will be devoted to projects with a host site and half will be working on a region-wide prevention project to improve services for communities across HHS Region 9. For more information, please visit: 2,071: Remote Work Arrangement Policy

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - A

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.  With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

For more information about the College of Public Health, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/public-health

Please see this website for further information on the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

Please attach the following documents to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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