1. Develop and oversee comprehensive prevention and educational programming for students as well as the larger campus community;
2. Work directly with Student Counseling Services (SCS) and Substance Abuse and Violence Education Support Services (SAVES) to enhance their services related to substance misuse, addiction, and recovery;
3. Foster collaborative working relationships with campus partners (i.e., Student Health Services, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Student Involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life);
4. Establish and foster collaborative working relationships with non-campus partners (i.e, grant partners, community-based services for recovery);
5. Develop and implement program evaluation protocol;
6. Collect and analyze data related to program evaluation;
7. Provide oversight to the themed living community on campus; and
8. Work toward growing the peer workforce by hosting annual Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) for both on and off-campus community members.

• Strong knowledge of substance use/misuse disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns (i.e., trauma)
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia
• At least a year of working a certified peer recovery specialist
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professional staff and faculty.
• Demonstrated experience in educational program development and implementation.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills in order to effectively deliver programs and health promotion materials to diverse audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of current and emerging issues in college health and mental wellbeing.
• Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in written and verbal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other such technology.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends as programs require.

• Experience supervision programming and/or other professional staff
• Working Experience as a certified peer recovery specialist.
• Experience working with college students in a diverse setting.
• Work experience with a focus on programs/initiatives to reduce high-risk behaviors.
• Demonstration of professional writing skills.
• Experience with program evaluation and data collection

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

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