Position Details

Req ID:

req16114

Position Title:

Prevention Specialist

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS9725

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Dept of Wellness-Sponsored Programs

Location Address:

1514 W Hall of Fame Rd, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA

Hiring Supervisor:

Lisa Prescott

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

16.00 - 19.75, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Typically, M-F, 8 am - 5 pm (occasional after hours and weekends)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The Prevention Specialist will assist the Grant Coordinator in achieving TSET Healthy Living Program objectives. This includes preparing and delivering presentations around tobacco control and obesity prevention for selected audiences, recruiting community stakeholders for coalitions and collaborative groups, take and prepare coalition minutes, and attend community meetings within the service area. The Prevention Specialist will also assist and be an active participant in all phases of the grant, which include gathering data for the community needs assessment, development and mobilization of partners and coalition members, assist with implementation of the strategic plan and program evaluation.

Job duties include but are not limited to: developing relationships with community partners and key stakeholders, recruiting coalition members from across the community sectors, and working closely with local coalitions. Specialist will stay informed on current trends and practices of public health policy and standards, educate local stakeholders, attends all trainings/conferences/meetings required by grant, collects data/maintains data on the grant program, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Must possess a valid driver's license and dependable transportation. Travel within Oklahoma including service area is required. The service area will be Creek County. Some evenings and weekend work are required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume, cover letter and three professional references for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

This position will require the incumbent to have documented proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status or an approved accommodation through the OSU Office of Equal Opportunity upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED

Five years of experience.

To successfully perform the duties of the position, this person must have general knowledge of public health in tobacco control and obesity prevention. Demonstrate the ability to effectively recruit potential community stakeholders and coalition members from various community sectors. Acquire the ability to incorporate training skills into the practical work environment. This position requires the ability to work independently under the direction of the TSET Healthy Living Program Coordinator. Competence in the use of computers for writing reports, data acquisition, and analysis is necessary, display oral and written communication skills, assist in the development and delivery of presentations, show the ability to coordinate training and workshop events, work within given budget, ability to collaborate as a team member, and be a self-starter with high motivation to succeed and the ability to take independent initiative.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.

One year of related experience.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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