Cougars in Recovery Program Director I at University of Houston in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

EEO/AA

The Director of Cougars in Recovery (CIR) is responsible for leading the University of Houston's nationally recognized Collegiate Recovery program. Responsibilities include strategic planning, program development, implementation, and assessment, team member recruitment and leadership, marketing and communications, and resource planning, procurement, and management. The Director will be committed to student success, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and service and will display a high level of flexibility, organizational skills, teamwork, and innovative thinking.

Job Duties

• Programs and Services

o Develop and implement the CIR strategic plan.

o Develop and implement comprehensive programs and services in support of students in an abstinence-based approach to addiction recovery and student success.

o Ensure appropriate clinical oversight and supports for students in the program.

o Develop and deliver recovery education and ally programs.

o Develop and administer policies and procedures in support of the CIR mission.

• Team Member Experience

o Determine appropriate staffing needs for supporting the CIR strategic plan.

o Recruit, select, supervise, and mentor professional and student staff (interns, graduate assistants, etc.).

o Coordinate and plan for appropriate work distribution among team members.

o Support ongoing learning and professional development of team members.

• Marketing and Communications

o Develop, implement, and manage the CIR brand in alignment with the Health and Wellbeing team, Division of Student Affairs, and University of Houston branding.

o Develop and implement marketing and communications materials and activities, and work with community partners, to recruit students into the CIR program.

o Develop and implement communications to continuously engage and support CIR students in the program.

o Develop and implement marketing and communications materials and activities to educate stakeholders and the community about recovery and the benefits and success of the CIR program.

o Develop and implement marketing and communications materials and outreach activities in support of stakeholder and community engagement to support the program.

• Resources

o Determine appropriate financial, facility, equipment, technology, and other resource needs for supporting the CIR strategic plan.

o Develop and manage the CIR budget, financial transactions, and reporting.

o Plan for and oversee the operational management of CIR facilities including working with partners in Student Housing and Residential Life and Facilities.

o Plan and oversee the procurement and management of equipment, supplies, promotional items, and materials to support the program.

o Collaborate with advancement and other partners in proposal writing and other materials to secure grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic support for the program.

• Health and Wellbeing Common Agenda

o Contribute as a member of the Health and Wellbeing Leadership Team, building a philosophical approach of Be Well Do Well as a foundation for student success.

o Support and embed the common agenda: " Living our authentic selves, individually and in our communities, by Being, Doing, Connecting, Caring, and Learning " into the CIR program.

o Collaborate with other Health and Wellbeing departments, where appropriate, to enhance comprehensive health and wellness programs and services, and lead strategies to create more wellbeing at the University of Houston.

• Division, University, Industry

o Serve as a senior leader within the Division of Student Affairs, contributing to planning, implementation, and assessment of the division's strategic plan and ensuring the CIR team's engagement and alignment.

o Serve as a senior leader at the University of Houston including engagement (including committee participation) and alignment with strategy, brand, and activities.

o Represent CIR on internal and external campus leadership groups to promote recovery as a priority on campus.

o Consult and cultivate partnerships and collaborations with internal and external partners and stakeholders (including students, faculty, staff, and community) to ensure the success of CIR.

o Serve as a leading industry expert locally, regionally, and nationally, contributing to the continued evolution of the field and enhancing the University of Houston's reputation as a leader in Collegiate Recovery.
Bachelors and 3 years experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in public health, social work, psychology, education, public administration, or related field.

• Three (3) years or more of administrative experience in collegiate recovery or similar youth or young adult community recovery programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program development, staff leadership, and budget management.

• Strong communications skills and effectiveness in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

• Strong organizational skills and innovative thinking.

• Understanding of, and commitment to, student success.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college in public health, social work, psychology, higher education, or related field.

• Five (5) years or more of administrative experience in collegiate recovery or similar youth or young adult community recovery programs.

• Certification in Addiction and Recovery, Chemical Dependency, Recovery Coaching.

• Training and/or experience in addiction sciences and recovery research.

• Currently eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMSW, PhD Psychology, LMFT in Texas.

• Knowledge and experience in student affairs, student development, and student success.

• Broad knowledge of health and wellbeing in higher education.

• Previous experience fundraising and/or conducting outreach and engagement activities.