SUICIDE PREVERNTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Responsibilities:
This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and advance a comprehensive, campus-wide approach to suicide prevention and mental health promotion. The Suicide Prevention Coordinator will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary team and will work closely with students, faculty, staff, campus leaders, and community partners to implement evidence-based prevention strategies that support student well-being and safety. Will combine expertise in mental health, public health, education, and project management to advance grant-funded initiatives focused on suicide prevention, early intervention, and help-seeking.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Deliver Prevention Services and Consultation.
2. Conduct mental health and suicide prevention screenings, consultations, and prevention-focused interventions for students.
3. Provide guidance and consultation to faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding suicide prevention resources, referral processes, and best practices.
4. Facilitate Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Education Programs.
5. Deliver evidence-based trainings, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), and other educational programs.
6. Educate students, faculty, staff, and community partners on mental health awareness, help-seeking, suicide prevention, and early intervention strategies.
7. Grant Project Implementation.
8. Assist with the management of the day-to-day activities associated with grant-funded initiatives.
9. Monitor project timelines, objectives, deliverables, and partnerships to ensure successful implementation and compliance with grant requirements.
10. Evaluate Program Outcomes and Effectiveness.
11. Collect, analyze, and interpret participation, assessment, and outcome data. Develop reports and recommendations to demonstrate impact, support grant reporting, and guide continuous quality improvement efforts.
12. Develop and Sustain Campus Partnerships. Cultivate collaborative relationships with academic departments, student affairs units, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
13. Advance campus-wide suicide prevention and mental health promotion initiatives through strategic partnerships.
14. Direct Mental Health Advocate Program Activities.
15. Recruit, train, and support student Mental Health Advocates.
16. Promote peer engagement and ensure program activities align with established goals and best practices.
17. Promote Outreach and Awareness Initiatives
18. Design and implement outreach strategies that increase awareness of mental health resources and suicide prevention programs.
19. Lead communication efforts that encourage help-seeking and reduce stigma.
20. Organize Campus Events and Maintain Program Operations.
21. Plan and execute the annual Suicide Prevention Fair and other mental health promotion events.
22. Maintain program records, training documentation, and operational systems necessary to support grant activities and program effectiveness.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.
Hourly Pay Range: $18.35 – $24.75
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Knowledge of mental health, emergency, and community resources.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Strong written communication, data management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to collect data and maintain accurate records.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
