Collegiate Recovery Manager

Collegiate Recovery Manager

The Collegiate Recovery Manager provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for UT Dallas' Center for Students in Recovery (CSR) fostering a supportive community for students in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors as well as students who choose a sober lifestyle. The Collegiate Recovery Manager also develops and provide programming and community-building opportunities for students who choose to live substance-free or sober lifestyles, including those who do not identify as being in recovery, while fostering a supportive community centered on student well-being, connection, and success.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing recovery-focused programming, providing direct support and consultation to students, managing the day-to-day operations of the recovery center, and collaborating with campus and community partners to promote student success, wellness, and retention. The Collegiate Recovery Manager serves as an integral member of the Student Counseling Center and contributes to a campus culture that supports recovery, reduces stigma, and promotes holistic student well-being.

Minimum Education and Experience
- Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC,LCSW,LMFT, Psych, Chemical Dependency Counselor)
Two years of relevant experience

Preferred

Education and Experience
- Ideally has experience and knowledge around working with recovery, substance use, process addictions, sober lifestyle programming, and varied clinical populations. Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team providing outreach, workshops, and creative and innovative programming on a college campus is preferred.

Other Qualifications
- To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - 1. Program Leadership & Operations Oversee the daily operations, strategic planning, and ongoing development of the Center for Students in Recovery (CSR).Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and student employees; coordinate staff meetings, responsibilities, and professional development. Oversee and support the Administrative Project Coordinator in their role and duties for the center.

Develop and maintain program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Participate in Student Counseling Center and Student Affairs initiatives and contribute to divisional strategic planning.
2. Clinical Services & Student Support Provide individual counseling, recovery planning, consultation, and resource navigation for students with recovery-related needs.

Respond to student inquiries, walk-ins, and crisis concerns and connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.

Possibly participate in Student Counseling Center's training program, including supervising doctoral interns completing recovery-focused clinical training.
3. Programming, Outreach & Education Develop, implement, and evaluate recovery-focused programming, peer-support opportunities, and community-building activities.

Provide programming for students who choose substance-free or sober lifestyles, including those who do not identify as being in recovery.

Coordinate outreach and deliver educational presentations and training on recovery, harm reduction, and related topics to campus departments and student organizations.

Develop educational materials and initiatives that promote recovery resources, reduce stigma, and increase awareness ofCSRservices.
4. Campus & Community Collaboration Build and maintain partnerships with university departments, student organizations, community treatment providers, and recovery organizations.

RepresentCSRon university committees and collaborate with campus partners to promote student well-being, recovery, and success.

Engage with collegiate recovery programs and professional networks to share resources, strengthen partnerships, and advance best practices.
5. Budget Management, Assessment & Development Manage program budgets and cost centers, monitor expenditures, and approve purchases in accordance with university policies.

Evaluate program effectiveness through assessment, service utilization data, and regular reporting.support…