Assistant Director for Substance Use Harm Reduction

The Barnes Center at The Arch is Syracuse University's integrated health and wellness center which incorporates health promotion, counseling, health, and recreation. As part of the Health Promotion team, the Assistant Director for Substance Use Harm Reduction is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, data-driven, evidence-based strategy for the Syracuse University student population to reduce harm associated with substances such as alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. The Assistant Director for Substance Use Harm Reduction is responsible for coordinating and implementing the delivery of recovery ally trainings and creating opportunities to support students seeking recovery. This position has oversight for content creation and delivery of educational programs, coordinating and facilitating sanction-related programs, serving as the campus liaison for the state Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, and compiling the biennial review for compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. The Assistant Director for Substance Use Harm Reduction serves as the primary point of contact for campus-wide initiatives and serves on interdisciplinary teams addressing campus substance use. The Assistant Director is part of the Health Promotion Leadership Team and supervises professional staff.