Recovery Peer Educator

Job Summary

The Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) is in an exciting development stage. Our Peer Educators will help create a student-led peer support community and resource center for students in all walks of addiction recovery. The Peer Educator model is based on health education and peer engagement for holistic well-being and campus-wide awareness of important health topics. Peer Educators for the CRP use their personal and lived experience to facilitate recovery-focused programming on campus and provide compassionate support to students who enter our space and participate in our services.

The Peer Educator for the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) will play an integral role in supporting and advancing this offering at the university. This role engages students who are struggling with addiction, exploring moderation of their substance use, or actively working on a recovery program. The CRP Peer Educator will plan programs and events to promote recovery-supportive culture, lead Recovery Ally Trainings, facilitate peer support groups under supervision, and provide a safe and welcoming presence in the newly established CRP Lounge.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Personal or lived experience with addiction and recovery strongly preferred
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to approach students and create a welcoming environment for all
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including non-traditional work hours

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities: No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Undergraduate or Graduate Student. Social Work, Public Health or similar major preferred.
• 1-2 years of customer service work preferred
• 1-2 years of work in addiction recovery desirable

Deadline to Apply: 12/30/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.