University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery. This role focuses on promoting a healthy environment for students recovering from substance use disorders by providing tools for academic success, professional development, and community support. Duties include planning and evaluating educational and social opportunities, providing individual support such as screenings and recovery plans, and managing a network of resources.
Highlights
Lead support programs connecting students in recovery.
Provide direct student support for recovery, including screenings.
Develop training sessions for faculty, staff, and students.
Recruit and manage student recovery coaches and peer leaders.
Foster relationships with campus and community resources.
Compensation ranges from $54,165 to $67,707 annually.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a master's degree is preferred.
Knowledge in recovery support and wellness coaching is essential.
Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery Full Description
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by June 13, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00372PO25 Job Family | Community and Social Service Job Function | Health Education USC Market Title | Health Educator Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132496 Job Level | P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department | SAAS Substance Abuse Prevention and Education State Pay Band | 6 Approved Starting Salary | $54,165 Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 - $67,707 Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Standard work hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department. Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery
Do you enjoy working with students to help promote a healthy lifestyle? Are you passionate about providing support for students in recovery? The Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery promotes a healthy environment and lifestyle for students in recovery from substance use disorders by providing tools and support for academic success, professional development, and campus and community support. The Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational, social, and service opportunities that connect students in recovery to each other and the USC experience as well as educating students, faculty and staff about recovery. In addition, this position provides direct support to individual students, including screening and brief intervention, creating recovery support plans as appropriate, and connecting students to a referral network of campus and community resources.
Key Duties: Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate appropriate support programs for students in recovery which connect students in recovery to each other and the USC experience, including managing and operating the recovery center space. Provide direct support to individual students in recovery, seeking recovery or referred to the screening and brief intervention program. Develop workshops and trainings to educate students, faculty and staff about recovery from substance use disorders, including the Recovery Ally program. Recruit, train, and supervise graduate assistants, peer leaders, and student recovery coaches. Coordinate training and on-going professional development. Perks:Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week. Generous paid time off. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment Our location is next to the iconic UofSC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so you’ll love where you work! Opportunities for professional development. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Preferred Qualifications | Masters degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or related field or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience Familiarity with various pathways of recovery and a recovery oriented continuum of care. Certified as Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach or able to obtain certification. Experience in recovery support, student support, or wellness coaching. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Familiarity with various pathways to recovery and a recovery oriented continuum of care as well as knowledge in recovery support, student support, or recovery coaching. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate appropriate support programs for students in recovery which connect students in recovery to each other and the USC experience, including managing and operating the recovery center space. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Provide direct support to individual students in recovery, seeking recovery or referred to the screening and brief intervention program. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Develop workshops and trainings to educate students, faculty and staff about recovery from substance use disorders, including the Recovery Ally program.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Recruit, train, and supervise graduate assistants, peer leaders, and student recovery coaches. Coordinate training and on-going professional development.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Cultivate a referral network of campus and community resources related to addiction and recovery. Represent Gamecock Recovery to campus, community, regional, and national organizations.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other duties as assigned Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | 06/15/2025 Job Open Date | 05/16/2025 Job Close Date | 06/13/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by June 13, 2025.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/187462 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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