RISE Coordinator

Title: RISE Coordinator

Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dean of Students

Department: UNT-Rise Center-160280

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 47,232

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The RISE Center is the leading resource for engaging, high-quality presentations while educating the campus community on substance awareness and how to help others.

Position Overview

The Recovery and Intervention Support and Education (RISE) Coordinator supports student success and wellbeing by providing non-clinical support through planning and implementing recovery-focused programming for students in the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP), including peer support, service opportunities, social events, and academic success initiatives. The role serves as the primary point of contact for CRP students, provides resources for families and friends, and educates the campus community about recovery.
As part of the RISE Center, the coordinator develops and oversees CRP programming, provides referrals when needed, trains and supervises peer mentors and interns, supports program assessment, and contributes expertise to campus prevention and recovery efforts with an emphasis on the Bystander Intervention Initiative of UNT, Protect Our Nest. The position also manages student records and databases, delivers professional customer service, and builds collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to strengthen recovery support and student development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Experiences working with students from varied academic, social, and life experiences. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.
Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing programming to young adult and/or populations in recovery from substance use, mental illness, and/or process addictions. Understanding of multiple recovery pathways and the continuum of care.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

none

Job Duties

• Provides referrals for further care, as necessary. 
• Develops, plans, organizes, and schedules peer support groups, outreach, and community activities. 
• Maintains current knowledge of peer driven recovery best practices. 
• Provides training and supervision for Graduate Assistants, and Practicum students. 
• Performs regular evaluation of program service delivery.
• Attends University/Division of Student Affairs trainings, workshops, and events. 
• Attends professional development opportunities regarding recovery practices.
• Maintains appropriate business rapport with referral agencies and on-campus departments. 
• Demonstrates appropriate case management of student files and databases. 
• Completes special projects and assignments as necessary. 
• Reports to work at scheduled time. Honors lunch and break times as scheduled. 
• Works independently and/or with supervisor to provide substance use prevention education as needed for the UNT community.
• Actively promotes the Bystander Intervention Initiative of UNT, Protect Our Nest. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8-5. Some evenings and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.