Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator

Job Description Summary:

Oversee and coordinate the new Collegiate Recovery Program at OU. The person in this position will develop and implement educational, social, and service programs for the CRP , as well as oversee all aspects of the program, including promotion of the program. The goals for this new program are:

• Provide a safe, inclusive and supportive community to students who are in all stages of recovery
• Foster student-centered recovery through physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being
• Reduce health disparities in addiction within marginalized communities by providing support for OU students from those communities
• Positively impact student learning objectives, educational outcomes and professional aspirations for OU students in recovery
• Connect students in recovery with supporting resources and community connections, including but not limited to the on-campus OU Counseling Center and other partners
• Provide education and awareness about substance use and addiction on campus that promotes healing, long-term recovery and reduces addiction stigmas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of two years experience working in a relevant position.
• Familiarity with various pathways to recovery and a recovery-oriented continuum of care.
• Knowledge of issues specific to young adults in recovery.
• Experience with program development, coordination and evaluation.
• Ability to run groups and perform outreach services with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Licensed or license eligible as a social worker, counselor, psychologist (or relevant degree) in the State of Michigan (must obtain license within one year of hire).
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor ( CSAC ) or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist ( LCAS ) in the state of Michigan.
• Professional experience in higher education, with emphasis on direct student interaction.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.