Prevention Specialist
Salary
$22.12 Hourly
Location
Tulsa, OK
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
2088P-07-26
Department
Wellness Services
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Work Schedule
20 hours/week
Campus
Southeast
About TCC
Tulsa Community College is committed to creating positive work environments that support the success of the full range of our employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our students and employees. We are committed to hiring and retaining culturally competent faculty and staff at all levels of the organization who continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our community.
Job Summary
This part-time position supports campus opioid abatement goals by implementing substance use prevention strategies, increasing awareness, and connecting students to resources that reduce harm and promote well-being. The role operates college-wide, serving four main campuses through consistent, in-person outreach and programming.
Essential Duties
Lead the coordination of college-wide substance use prevention and awareness initiatives, with an emphasis on opioid misuse prevention, using strategies aligned with evidence-based public health frameworks (e.g., SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework).
Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based and evidence-informed programs that address opioid misuse, overdose prevention (including naloxone education), and related risk/protective factors among college students.
Collect, analyze, and interpret program data (participation, outcomes, behavioral indicators) to assess effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and continuously improve opioid abatement efforts.
Develop and disseminate targeted prevention messaging using best practices in health communication across social media, digital platforms, and in-person engagement to increase awareness and reduce stigma.
Provide brief education, early intervention support, and warm referrals to on-campus and community-based services, including substance use treatment, recovery supports, and harm reduction resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, or related field.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
One year relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in creating successful prevention programs.
No Benefits
Employer Tulsa Community College