Gamecock Recovery Coordinator
University of South Carolina, United States
about 15 hours ago
Location:
Columbia, SOUTH
CAROLINA
Job Type:
FullTime
Deadline:
25 Jul 2026
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number
STA00429PO26
Job Family Community and Social Service
Job Function Health Education
USC Market Title Health Educator
Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sc/titles/132499
Job Level P3
- Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Gamecock Recovery Coordinator
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department
SAAS UHS
Healthy Carolina
State Pay Range G09
USC Market Range MRF
- $52,526 $65,658 $78,789
Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526
- $78,789
Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Standard working schedule: Monday
- Friday 8:30am
- 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Health and Human Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Gamecock Recovery Coordinator
Are you passionate about helping students thrive in recovery while achieving their academic goals?
Do you believe recovery is a journey best supported through connection, community, and purpose?
Can you inspire hope while building a culture of wellness and belonging on campus?
Are you energized by creating spaces where students feel supported, connected, and empowered?
We Have The Job For You!
The Gamecock Recovery Coordinator 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 Gamecock Recovery Coordinator 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.
Primary duties include:
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.
STIR (Students Taking Initiative and Responsibility) and Recovery Coaching
Provide direct support to individual students in recovery, seeking recovery or referred to the screening and brief intervention program.
Develop workshops and training 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.
Cultivate a referral network of campus and community resources related to addiction and recovery. Represent Gamecock Recovery to campus, community, regional, and national organizations.
Perks:
Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.
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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 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 Certified as Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach or able to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or related field
Familiarity with various pathways of recovery and a recovery oriented continuum of care.
Experience in recovery support, student support, or wellness coaching.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Pending graduates eligible if candidate receives their degree by date of employment
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 Programming
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 25
Job Duty STIR (Students Taking Initiative and Responsibility) and Recovery Coaching
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 25
Job Duty Training Development
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 20
Job Duty Advise Student Workers
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 15
Job Duty Stakeholder Collaboration
Cultivate a referral network of campus and community resources related to addiction and recovery. Represent Gamecock Recovery to campus, community, regional, and national organizations.
Serve on SHWB, university, community or national organization committees as needed
Other duties as assigned
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
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 Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/10/2026
Job Close Date 07/25/2026
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 July 25, 2026.
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
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