Title: Assistant Director for Collegiate Recovery

Position Type: Temporary

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Health Promotion

Position Summary

Health Promotion provides quality educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The Assistant Director for Collegiate Recovery is an essential member of the Health Promotion professional team and will provide dedicated leadership in developing the Phoenix Free initiative as a model Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). This position is responsible for the continued development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive collegiate recovery program that includes assessing needs and evaluating project outcomes. This position will work alongside professional staff to cultivate a recovery-ready campus, increase student access to substance use prevention and recovery support services, establish a visible network of recovery allies, and strengthen campus and community collaborations. This is a grant-funded position through June 2026.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for employees.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Completed bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor’s professional experience in a higher education setting and working with young adults in recovery is required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Completed master’s degree in public health, social work, higher education, addiction studies, counseling, psychology, or related field and 1-2 years of experience is preferred.

Job Duties

• Strategic Leadership and Advocacy - Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-informed recovery support programs, practices, and strategies - Provide support, consultation, and content expertise to campus constituents on substance use prevention, harm reduction, and recovery - Assess Phoenix Free project initiative, generate written reports, internal documents, and synthesize research to inform strategic decision-making - Collaborate with key campus and external partners to advance the mission of the Phoenix Free CRP and advocate for university policies that promote health and well-being.
• Project Implementation and Management
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive CRP to include weekly mutual aid meetings, leadership team meetings, ongoing substance-free social opportunities, and access to on- and off-campus resources.
  • Assist with development and implementation of in-person and web-based recovery ally training program, providing ongoing education and support for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, community partners, and neighboring CRPs to develop and implement recovery initiatives grounded in standards of practice.
  • Facilitate individual and group brief motivational interventions including but not limited to the Alcohol Discussion Workshop (ADW) and Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program.
  • Provide supervision to student interns and undergraduate students assisting with prevention, intervention, and recovery support services.
  • Advise Phoenix Free student organization and support student leaders in fulfilling organizational and departmental responsibilities (i.e., event planning, financial management) and upholding code of conduct policies and expectations of the university.
• Project Assessment and Evaluation
  • Develop survey instruments and conduct ongoing needs assessments and program evaluation of collegiate recovery services to demonstrate improved outcomes.
  • Generate and submit grant proposals to secure continuous funding and support of prevention and recovery initiatives - Develop processes to monitor student progress and document participant attendance in all Phoenix Free related programs and events.
  • Ensure accuracy and precision in tracking all grant-related expenses and work closely with the Director and/or Assistant Director for submission of monthly budget reports.
  • Participate in required grant technical assistance training.
  • Complete and submit semi-annual grant performance reports.
• Department of Health Promotion Administration
  • Active participation in all Health Promotion staff meetings.
  • Assist in the development and management of program budgets.
  • Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive environment in all programs and facilities,
  • Foster collaborative campus and community relationships to promote Health Promotion and the campus-wide HealthEU well-being initiative.