Prevention System Manager


Job Location:

Pullman, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5139 - 7872
Posted on: 12 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 16 2026

If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1138-NNADMINPRO - Coordinator 1138-YNADMINPRO - Coordinator

Business Title:

Prevention System Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional () (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Prevention System Manager (PSM) you will be responsible for contract monitoring and compliance with State and Federal contracts and related documentation. ThePSMprovides culturally appropriate and culturally sensitive technical assistance and training that disseminates the latest substance use disorder prevention science research for service providers community-based organizations and coalitions. ThePSMimplements statewide evidence-based prevention initiatives based on comprehensive knowledge of effective policies planning processes program facilitation and evaluation through a minimum of one statewide project.

This position is located in Olympia Washington and may be eligible for Hybrid working arrangements.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE) temporary position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.


Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 302027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary:

$5139.79 - $7872.33 Z2 - G06 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelors degree in a field relevant to area of specialization; Public Policy and Administration Prevention Science Public Health Community Health Education Health and Human Services Social Sciences Communications. Three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. A Masters degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

  • Applicable professional experience is in the public health/social services fields behavioral health substance use disorder prevention or mental health promotion and related fields; contract management project management managing workforce development communications implementing educational training programs community engagement technical assistance grants management or other comparable experience.

  • Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body or a plan to receive the Certification within 6 months of hire.

  • Three years experience in substance abuse prevention/ health education programing and/or community-based prevention strategies.

  • Position requires extensive travel statewide. Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

  • Ability to work non-standard work hours


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with ethnic and other minority communities.

  • Experience with negotiating and managing performance-based contracts.

  • Possess a demonstrated knowledge of laws regulations policies requirements and procedures regarding state and Federal revenue sources and contract procurement negotiation and management.

  • Knowledge of agency and division policies procedures and guidelines governing contract procurement negotiation and management.

  • Knowledge of state RCWs agency policies and the laws and regulations of Federal tribal and local governments regarding substance abuse specifically the Centennial Accord and the agency Administrative Policy 7.01.

  • Knowledge of requirements and conditions that apply to providing contract monitoring and technical assistance services to community providers and tribal government as demonstrated by completion of theHCAGovernment to Government training and experience working within a Government to Government relationship.

  • Successful completion of the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) or Washington Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (WA-SAPST).


Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name:

Murrow College of Communication

Location:

This position is located in Olympia WA.

This position may be eligible for a Hybrid working arrangement to be discussed if contacted for interview. This position is eligible to telework but is required to report on-site to meet business need. Travel will be required to meet with clients or partners conduct business or attend or provide training and/or conferences. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter


Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.

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