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SUD Education & Outreach Coordinator

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States


Posting Details
Job Title : SUD Education & Outreach Coordinator

Requisition Number : RE54146

Department Name : 7P210:KY INJURY PREV & RESEARCH CTR

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 42

Salary Range : $17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status : Full-Time

Required Education : BA

Required Related Experience : 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification : None

Physical Requirements : Sitting for long periods of time while at computer

Shift : Typically days Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. Additional hours as needed.

Job Summary : The Kentucky Injury Prevention & Research Center is currently seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Basic responsibilities include:

Reaching out to substance use disorder treatment facilities and recovery houses to encourage participation in findhelpnow.org

Recruiting new SUD treatment facilities and training personnel to maintain and update their facility listing(s) on findhelpnow.org

Engaging in in-service and webinar website training as needed

Addressing minor technical issues for facilities

Responding to website questions

Assisting with additional office tasks as needed

Promoting the website at community events

Assisting in the implementation and development of a robust and up-to-date resources section

Providing technical assistance to interested stakeholders as needed

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic or intermediate use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Powerpoint.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience
Basic understanding of the disease of mental health disorders, acceptance of vulnerable populations.

Deadline to Apply : 05/07/2026

Our University Community
We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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