Job Details
Outreach and Engagement Specialist
2026-02-27 The Ohio State University all cities,AK
Description:
Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Department:
Social Work | Collaborative Community Initiatives
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) is hiring an Outreach and Engagement Specialist to serve as the strategic leader for its outreach, engagement, and advocacy efforts. An academic center housed in the College of Social Work (CSW) and a collaboration between CSW, the College of Pharmacy, and the Office of Student Life, HECAOD provides training, tools, and resources to campus professionals working to address collegiate substance misuse and gambling across the continuum. Learn more about the Center's mission here:
Reporting to the Managing Director, this position is responsible for designing and executing a multi-year strategic plan for membership engagement that hinges on the cultivation of collaborative relationships with campus professionals nationwide. This role requires a high degree of autonomy to develop data-driven practices, engagement metrics, and value-proposition models that drive membership acquisition and long-term retention.
Beyond operational management, this role will act as a lead advocate and relationship broker, cultivating strategic partnerships with potential funders and corporate sponsors to diversify the Center's revenue streams and move its mission forward. This critical function involves navigating complex organizational structures, drafting external communication and promotions, and facilitating monthly meetings of the National Consortium of State Coalitions, where the Specialist serves as the vital link between statewide collegiate health and well-being coalitions and the Center's leadership. Finally, the Specialist ensures continuous improvement by designing annual satisfaction assessments and impact reports, transforming stakeholder feedback into a strategic roadmap that ensures the Center remains the premier partner for collegiate recovery and prevention professionals.
This position is fully remote, however, occasional travel will be required as the Outreach and Engagement Specialist will represent HECAOD at national, regional, and state conferences.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 4 years of relevant experience required.
Desired Qualifications
4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Education Desired -
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Membership Management
Additional Information:
Location:
Remote Location
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
30
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact ...@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
Current Employees and Students:
If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.
Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:
- Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
- Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Department:
Social Work | Collaborative Community Initiatives
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) is hiring an Outreach and Engagement Specialist to serve as the strategic leader for its outreach, engagement, and advocacy efforts. An academic center housed in the College of Social Work (CSW) and a collaboration between CSW, the College of Pharmacy, and the Office of Student Life, HECAOD provides training, tools, and resources to campus professionals working to address collegiate substance misuse and gambling across the continuum. Learn more about the Center's mission here:
Reporting to the Managing Director, this position is responsible for designing and executing a multi-year strategic plan for membership engagement that hinges on the cultivation of collaborative relationships with campus professionals nationwide. This role requires a high degree of autonomy to develop data-driven practices, engagement metrics, and value-proposition models that drive membership acquisition and long-term retention.
Beyond operational management, this role will act as a lead advocate and relationship broker, cultivating strategic partnerships with potential funders and corporate sponsors to diversify the Center's revenue streams and move its mission forward. This critical function involves navigating complex organizational structures, drafting external communication and promotions, and facilitating monthly meetings of the National Consortium of State Coalitions, where the Specialist serves as the vital link between statewide collegiate health and well-being coalitions and the Center's leadership. Finally, the Specialist ensures continuous improvement by designing annual satisfaction assessments and impact reports, transforming stakeholder feedback into a strategic roadmap that ensures the Center remains the premier partner for collegiate recovery and prevention professionals.
This position is fully remote, however, occasional travel will be required as the Outreach and Engagement Specialist will represent HECAOD at national, regional, and state conferences.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 4 years of relevant experience required.
Desired Qualifications
4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Education Desired -
- Master's Degree Three or more years' experience working in a university environment; experience in public health theory and practice and/or coalition development; experience in marketing or sales a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in an autonomous fashion with accurate attention to detail; strong organizational skills.
- 1 year of customer service experience.
- Strong, reliable internet connection.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Membership Management
- Design and lead the execution of a strategic plan for membership engagement, ensuring alignment with HECAOD's mission to support campus professionals
- Develop and implement data-driven practices, engagement metrics and value-proposition models to increase membership retention and acquisition
- Lead the lifecycle of membership engagement for both new and existing HECAOD members
- Manage and optimize HECAOD's member database and resource portal, ensuring these platforms provide a seamless user experience and yield actionable data to inform retention and growth strategies
- Identify and cultivate strategic relationships with potential program funders.
- Lead the development of external-facing communication assets that highlight the Center's impact to stakeholders.
- Draft proposals and partnership agreements, working to secure external support for Center initiatives.
- Convey complex and sensitive information regarding alcohol, other drug, and gambling harm prevention, treatment, and recovery to a variety of audiences, utilizing non-stigmatizing, person-first language.
- Represent HECAOD at national, regional, and state meetings/conferences, both virtually and in-person
- Oversee the National Consortium of State Coalitions, meeting with them monthly and facilitating the execution of the consortium's goals
- Design and execute annual membership satisfaction assessments and stakeholder feedback loops to evaluate program efficacy and identify areas for strategic growth
- Synthesize engagement data into monthly and annual reports for Center leadership and the Internal Advisory Board, highlighting progress towards the strategic plan
Additional Information:
Location:
Remote Location
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
30
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.