About the position
The Recovery Program Coordinator at the Center for Students in Recovery (CSR) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing recovery-supportive programming for students. This role serves as the primary contact for the student community, fostering peer support and community-building initiatives. The coordinator will work closely with the CSR Director to enhance relationships within the campus and the broader Austin community, focusing on creating a supportive environment for students in recovery from addiction.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary contact for the CSR student community and involvement groups.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement CSR meetings and programming for various audiences including students, faculty, staff, and off-campus partners.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Events coordinator for events and CSR-related promotions.
• Facilitate community-building strategies among students in the CSR community.
• Assist in developing an inclusive recovery culture with an emphasis on building recovery capital.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries while providing support to students and the CSR community.
• Provide one-on-one meetings and information to students.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to build the CSR student community.
• Maintain a list of informed referrals for UT students in or seeking recovery.
• Present in classrooms and student organizations about CSR and addiction recovery.
• Participate as an active member of campus committees and collaborative student health departments.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public health, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience with addiction recovery and knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery and peer support services.
• Experience working with college students or young adults.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible while remaining highly organized.
• Ability to plan in advance and implement those plans effectively.
Nice-to-haves
• At least two years of collegiate recovery experience.
• At least one year of experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience providing programming to young adults or populations with substance use disorder.
• Experience working within large institutions.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
Benefits
• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Flexible work options including occasional remote work and flexible hours.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on community and collaboration.