Employment is with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students whose ideas and research generate ground-breaking discovery and translate to entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for New York State.
The incumbent will be part of a dynamic, progressive, innovative, vibrant, productive, and interdisciplinary team of researchers and students within the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research (CBHPAR), housed within the School of Education at the University at Albany. CBHPAR focuses on conducting translational research related to addictive and sexual risk behaviors and co-occurring disorders, and promoting well-being across the lifespan. CBHPAR has earned national recognition for its work (see: https://www.albany.edu/education/research/behavioral-health-promotion#tab-about-the-center).
Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany, a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offers challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel.
The University at Albany is at the forefront of innovation and exploration in a wide range of research areas, from the health sciences and engineering to the humanities and fine arts. UAlbany has been recognized as a Carnegie R1 research institution – one of the elite “very high research activity” doctoral universities as ranked by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
The Prevention Navigator will deliver a wide range of prevention and early intervention activities addressing substance use, gambling, mental health, risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and related concerns to a population of undergraduate and graduate college students using a comprehensive public health framework. This work is delivered under the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research’s Project ACCESS (Achieving College Completion Through Engaged Support Services); interventions include the delivery of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for substance use, gambling, risk for suicide, and related concerns, and other prevention, intervention, training, outreach, and education efforts being evaluated within this project. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds the project.
Essential Functions
- The Prevention Navigator will be expected to regularly attend and contribute to team meetings
- Help design and deliver educational programs and workshops, and participate in outreach efforts
- They may also have opportunities to contribute to project dissemination efforts, such as manuscript development, local and national presentations, and workshops.
- This position requires in-person work on the uptown campus of the University at Albany-SUNY and allows teleworking with supervisor and project director approval.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human development, social work, public health, or a related field
- Knowledge of substance use and mental health concerns among college students and young adults
- Experience facilitating educational workshops or presentations
- Excellent oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing 1:1 supportive or mentoring services
- Experience engaging in outreach activities; experience facilitating substance use prevention services
Salary Range: $55,000-57,000 (DOE)
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three work-related references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.URL: www.albany.edu/education/research/behavioral-health-promotion
