Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Coordinator

Counseling Services at Viterbo University invites applications for a full-time, grant funded Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Coordinator (Garret Lee Smith [GLS] SAMSHA Grant) position.

The Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Coordinator is a twelve-month, full-time, grant funded, full-benefit eligible salary position. This is a 3-year grant funded position with the possibility for renewal. The Grant Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day operations related to the GSL SAMSHA Grant; co-chair Viterbo University's CARE Team mental health subcommittee; coordinate university QPR training; complete presentations with external experts; attend trainings and community meetings related to suicide prevention initiatives; develop project materials; complete data collection and reporting in collaboration with the Program Director, SAMSHA Grant Officer and Evaluator. Identify, plan for and implement opportunities to collaborate with local and national organizations to help strength suicide prevention and awareness initiatives.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to:

GENERAL

• Serve as a primary contact for the GLS Suicide Prevention grant
• Help execute responsibilities of the grant per NOA provided by SAMSHA
• Attend monthly meetings with SAMSHA Grant Officer
• In conjunction with Program Director help develop and execute a plan to achieve primary objectives from GLS Grant NOA.
• Assist in the management of the GLS budget
• Develop and foster relationships with identified community partners
• Assume primary responsibility for preparation of grant reporting requirements
• Assist in the planning and execution of programs related to GLS Grant as identified in NOA.

OTHER

• Carry out other responsibilities and duties as delegated or assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience and/or interest in mental health promotion and advocacy
• Knowledge of and/or experience in conducting needs assessments, program planning, and program evaluation.
• Ability to collect and organize data, practice confidentiality, contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior work with federal grants and grant reporting.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with specific evidence based mental health education programs and trainings (ie. QPR or peer support models)
• Experience working with underrepresented populations preferred, including but not limited to military populations, first-generation college students, college students of diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ individuals and student athletes.
• Experience in college health promotion, prevention, or counseling; social work; student affairs administration; community health/mental health; leadership development.
• Experience working in higher education/student affairs
• Experience with project management, including overseeing projects through the planning and implementation phases.

Reports to: Director of Counseling and Student Health Services

To apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Contact Information: Justin McKnight, Director of Counseling and Student Health Services, jsmcknight@viterbo.edu Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601

Position Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental life Insurance
• Flex Spending Plan
• Retirement plan - with 5% match after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked
• 15 paid holidays
• Accrued vacation time
• Generous accrued sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition remission/exchange - Spouse, and dependent children seeking their undergraduate degree. Employee seeking undergraduate courses and/or Master's degree.
• Employee wellness - Free onsite gym membership, discounted rates for family members.
• 10% off discount at Viterbo Bookstore
• Employee discount tickets (and guest) for the Fine Arts Center
• Opportunity to work remotely (up to 16 hours per week), compressed work week, and flex scheduling

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.