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Please help to circulate this position posting.  

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http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_062774.html ;
<http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_062774.html> 

Working title: DIRECTOR FOR PREVENTION SERVICES

Official title: DIR, UNSPECIFIED (8)(M94DN)

Degree and area of specialization:
Masters Degree or higher in public health, health care administration, 
student or community development or related field. 

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
1. Minimum of eight years of progressively increasing professional experience 
in a health care, student or community development organization with 
demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication and 
problem-solving skills and strong partnering skills with organizational 
leaders and campus partners. At least three years, should be at a senior 
administrative level of responsibility. 
2. Proven record in grant management and procurement
3. Proven record in development, implementation and evaluation of public 
health and prevention programs
4. Previous experience in a college/student health service preferred. 


Principal duties:
The Director for Prevention Services is a leadership position at University 
Health Services (UHS), the student health service at the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison. The position has direct supervisory responsibility for a 
prevention services staff of 24 FTE in five units including Health 
Communications, Campus Community Partnerships, Academic Partnerships, the 
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, and Environmental Health. 
This position, working in collaboration with other UHS Directors and the UHS 
Executive Director, is expected to develop and manage programs and 
initiatives that support the UHS overarching mission of promoting students¿ 
academic and personal success through an integrated model of clinical, 
counseling and public health prevention activities and services. The 
Prevention Services Director is expected to lead interdisciplinary UHS 
initiatives addressing the needs of the UW-Madison campus on issues such as 
high risk alcohol use, wellness, and campus mental health through 
collaboration with campus and community partners. The position is the chief 
UHS representative on campus and community health and prevention policy, 
serving on campus committees, work groups, and councils convened by the 
UW-System, the City of Madison, Dane County and the State of Wisconsin. The 
Prevention Services Director oversees all aspects of UHS communications and 
media relations. The position is expected to actively seek and obtain outside 
sources of program support through grant funding or other mechanisms. The 
Prevention Services Director advances a respectful and healthy work 
environment for a diverse work force and actively promotes affirmative action 
goals as appropriate. The position requires strong leadership and 
communication skills, experience in directing and supervising staff, 
expertise in prevention and public health program development, 
implementation, and evaluation, knowledge of campus and public health issues, 
and experience with all aspects of grant funded programs. Duties are 
performed under the general supervision of, and the position reports to the 
Executive Director of University Health Services. 

Position Summary:
40% Administer UHS Prevention Services Programs.
1. Supervise staff
2. Oversee grant development, direction, and administration
3. Develop and monitor program budget
4. Assist managers with the development and implementation of program based 
strategic plans
5. Oversee unit managers hiring of new staff members including conducting 
interviews, contacting references, and determining staffing needs.

20% Develop Interdisciplinary Program and Policy Initiatives within UHS 
1. Coordinate an integrated UHS approach to address high-risk alcohol use 
among UW-Madison students
2. Coordinate interdisciplinary approaches to issues that affect the health 
and wellbeing of UW-Madison students
3. Oversee campus-wide student health and wellness surveys and the creation 
of programs to promote healthy behavioral norms
4. Oversee the management of the internal and external UHS identity to 
enhance communication with media, faculty, students, UHS staff and other UHS 
stakeholders. 

20% Serve as chief UHS representative on prevention program and policy 
through collaboration with campus and community partners. 
1. Collaborate with campus interdisciplinary groups, university departments 
and individual campus units to develop new coalitions and relationships to 
enhance the development of campus-wide programs and services supporting 
prevention and public health activities
2. Represent UHS and the university on prevention related program and policy 
development work groups, task forces, and councils convened 

20% Serve on UHS Executive Level Management Team
1. Evaluate and modify policies and procedures as needed, according to 
current standards of medical care. Implement current or new policies 
regarding staff activities and monitor for adherence, usefulness and 
effectiveness.
2. Collaborate with other UHS Directors services to assess patient and client 
care activities at UHS, and identify areas for improvement.
3. Participates in strategic planning, resources allocation
4. Lead strategic program and policy analysis review on selected topics, as 
determined by the Executive Director.
5. Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities at UHS
6. Participate in UHS committees and workgroups as requested. 
7. Represent the division within the UW-Madison campus, Madison community, 
and local, regional, and national professional organizations.
8. Carry out other duties as assigned by Executive Director 


A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Department(s):   U H S/PREVENTION SVCS  
Full time salary rate:   Minimum $69,980 ANNUAL (12 months) 
Depending on Qualifications     
Appointment percent:     100%   
Anticipated begin date:  JANUARY 01, 2010       
Number of positions:     1      

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 01, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send 
resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #62774 to

Renee Clodfelter         Phone: 608-265-5534    
7205 University Health Services  Fax: 608-890-2856      
333 East Campus Mall     Email: 

 
<mailto:>
      
Madison WI 53715-1381           
                


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NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding 
the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be 
guaranteed confidentiality.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote 
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

 

Carmen Hotvedt
Violence Prevention Specialist
University Health Services, UW-Madison
www.uhs.wisc.edu/assault
608/265-5966 

EVOC:  End Violence On Campus
EVOC Change.  EVOC Equality.  EVOC Respect.