Coordinator for Collegiate Recovery Programs

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 May 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Student Aff Student Wellness-640701
Career Area Student Services
Posting Open Date 05/16/2022
Application Deadline 05/30/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Coordinator for Collegiate Recovery Programs
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20031059
Vacancy ID NF0005950
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Proposed Start Date 06/27/2022

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Student Wellness envisions a thriving campus culture that is safe, equitable and well. As a health promotion and prevention office, we educate, advocate, support and promote individual and community health and well-being. Through partnerships with other campus departments, community agencies, student organizations, and peer mentors we use evidence informed public health strategies to foster an environment that creates, emphasizes, and supports healthy choices and positive decision making regarding health, safety, and wellness. We are a fast-paced, high performing office that utilizes a holistic, topic-integrated, and evidence-based comprehensive approach to wellness, and are seeking experienced professionals to join our interdisciplinary team.
Position Summary
The Coordinator for Collegiate Recovery Programs will provide strategic vision, development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence based collegiate recovery initiatives, services and outreach efforts, as well as other wellbeing related programs. These efforts are delivered within the context of our Dimensions of Wellness, as well as holistic wellness and health promotion endeavors, often working with intersecting topics such as stress reduction, mindfulness, sleep health, nutrition, healthy relationships, alcohol and other drug & violence prevention and other related student health and wellbeing indicators. The Coordinator will also provide individual support for students and families in recovery, as well as those seeking recovery. The position reports to the Assistant Director for Resiliency.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, team oriented and highly collaborative open workspace environment.
* Understanding of and/or experience within a recovery community (12-step, SMART, Refuge, etc.).
* Strong coaching and advising skills, with a positive, optimistic perspective, and a motivational, inspirational, and encouraging approach.
* Experience implementing group, and/or population based educational trainings and interventions.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, higher education, or a related skills transferable field, as well as updated certifications and licensures as appropriate to field of study/discipline. 
* One (1) or more years of related, progressively responsible, program development and/or student support efforts experience preferably within a higher education environment. Two years of related graduate experience will be considered as one full year of experience.
* Certified peer support specialist with experience running recovery and substance related groups a plus.
* Previous work with established collegiate recovery communities. 
* Understanding/passion for promoting holistic wellness as model for engaging students in recovery.
* Ability to practice problem-solving skills in analyzing health and wellness needs of emerging adults, especially high-achieving college students.
* Ability to work independently and exercise critical and analytical thinking skills to address student and developing staff needs.
* Multi-tasks project management, assessment, report writing, and social media/communications skills.
* Experience with engaging diverse collegiate student populations, community organizing, and/or community building.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/230201

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Dean Blackburn, Director of Student Wellness
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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