Position Summary Information
Campus Recreation & Wellness provides quality recreational and educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The Coordinator of Collegiate Recovery is an essential member of the Campus Recreation & Wellness professional team and will provide dedicated leadership in developing the Phoenix Free initiative as a model Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). This position is responsible for the continued development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive collegiate recovery program that includes assessing needs and evaluating project outcomes. This position will work alongside professional staff to cultivate a recovery-ready campus, increase student access to substance use prevention and recovery support services, establish a visible network of recovery allies, and strengthen campus and community collaborations. This is a grant-funded position through June 2024 with a possible extension through 2026.
Education requirements
Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education, addiction studies, counselling, psychology, or related field required; master’s degree in public health, social work, health education, higher education, addiction studies, counselling, psychology, or related field preferred.
Experience required
- Experience working with substance use in a university setting and demonstrated knowledge of how to incorporate prevention, harm reduction, and recovery in the context of higher education
- Knowledge and understanding of student development theory and ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective programs, services, and interventions
- Proficiency in conducting quantitative and qualitative research (e.g., research design, survey development, environmental assessment, focus group design and facilitation, data analysis, etc.) and interpreting findings to develop data-driven programs
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate individual-and-group discussions about sensitive topics, including BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) and other substance use-related interventions
- Supervisory skills to effectively manage student employees, interns, or volunteers
- Knowledge, understanding, and respect for unique pathways to recovery
- Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, working with diverse populations, and a commitment to equity and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision
- Evidence of effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and connect with emerging adults
- Evidence of strong organizational and project management skills
- Commitment to divisional and university priorities for mentoring, leadership and skill development, inclusive excellence, wellness and well-being, vibrant residential campus experience, civic engagement, and continuous improvement and operational excellence
