Gamecock Recovery Coordinator

Posting Details

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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu/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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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

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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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207625 EEO Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least 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?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you certified as Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach or able to obtain certification within 12 months of hire?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• List of References and Contact Information