Job Summary
The Center for Campus Wellness ( CCW ) is a comprehensive wellness
office that provides wellness education, trainings and workshops;
victim-survivor advocacy services and support; safer sex services
for students; alcohol and other drug support services; wellness
coaching; basic needs support; resource navigation; and student
involvement opportunities.
This position will be committed to supporting the mission of the
office by leading efforts to further develop, implement, and
coordinate the Collegiate Recovery Program, Recovery at the U (RU).
This position will assist in developing long and short-term goals,
objectives, and strategic planning for the RU program. Approaching
this position with a strong commitment to a student-centered, harm
reductionist, strengths-based framework is integral for this
role.
This position will actively work towards growing the RU community
for students in recovery from alcohol and other drug use as well as
prioritize campus-wide programming and education for harm reduction
initiatives. This may include sober-centered events, educational
workshops, support groups for members, and leadership opportunities
for those in the RU community.
This position is a part of the CCW's Prevention and Education
program team which is committed to taking a comprehensive and
holistic approach to wellness promotion at the University of Utah.
This team actively addresses collegiate wellness topics including
but not limited to relationship and sexual violence, sexual
wellness, mental wellness, alcohol and drug harm reduction, and
more, using a primary and secondary prevention focus. This position
will report directly to the Manager of Health Education
Programs.
Applicants should be proficient in health education and promotion
principles, best practices, and behavior change frameworks; have
experience working with collegiate wellness initiatives; have
experience with conducting needs assessments and other data
collection strategies; and committed to a student-centered,
harm-reduction, comprehensive approach to wellness education and
promotion. Applicants should be committed to working with a diverse
campus community whose experiences, backgrounds and perspectives
may be different from their own.
As a larger CCW team, we prioritize our team's well-being and
actively support each other in professional development efforts,
engaging in self-care practices, and creating a positive and
supportive team atmosphere that fosters growth. We operate with a
hybrid work schedule which includes the possibility of 1-2 days for
remote work pending job duties and approval from the direct
supervisor. At various times of the year, remote working days may
not be approved if on-campus priorities and programs require
in-person attendance.
Mission of the Center for Campus
Wellness
We support student well-being and success through holistic and
comprehensive programs that center wellness, safety, and
healing.
About Student Affairs
CCW is an office located within the Student Affairs division.
Student Affairs is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused
on supporting student well-being and success with the goal of
assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and
purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that
encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods
to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students can
participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively
working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic
partners.
Student Affairs is committed to grounding our programs, procedures,
and policies for all students' success. Our expectation is that all
employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming
environment that supports the success of both students and staff
and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into
university life.
Responsibilities
30% Program development and delivery:
- Support the CSW's mission and values by developing and
implementing RU initiatives, programs, and services.
Recruit, welcome, and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and
vibrant recovery community centered in harm reduction.
Develop RU programs, events and experiences for students that
support recovery and address the wellbeing of the whole person
(e.g., social, emotional, mental, financial, physical,
intellectual).
Support other efforts of the Prevention and Education team with
wellness-related efforts that address harm reduction, mental
health, violence prevention, and sexual wellness.
15% Service Delivery:
- Assist with the facilitation of services including:
confidential HIV/STI testing clinics and sexual wellness counseling
program. Facilitate the distribution of barrier methods, emergency
contraception, and pregnancy tests to students.
- Provide Wellness Coaching and Harm Reduction Coaching to
students. Provide Naloxone training to staff and students.
- Facilitate SMART Recovery meetings.
15% Mentorship, training, and support of student
staff:
- Supervise and mentor RU student staff.
- Serve as Advisor to RSOs that support students in
recovery.
15% Partnerships and collaboration:
- Assist students who are in relapse, seeking recovery and/or
presenting with substance use/misuse concerns by connecting them to
appropriate campus and/or community agencies.
- Coordinate space for campus and/or community based mutual aid
support and psychoeducational groups such as AA, NA, ACOA, ALANON,
OA, CODA, refuge recovery, smart recovery and other groups
requested by students.
- Collaborate with campus and community departments and members
to develop programs that improve retention and support students in
recovery or who are seeking recovery
10% Program evaluation: Assess health education
needs, trends and program impacts using appropriate assessment
tools; including using primary and secondary data sources.
10% Training and professional development:
Participate in mandatory on the job training and continuing
education, including Naloxone training, B.A.S.I.C.S/Harm Reduction
Coaching, Health & Wellness Coaching, and STI Risk
Assessment/Counseling training. Understand and comply with
confidentiality related policy and procedure (i.e., Utah
Confidential Communications Act, FERPA).
5% Other duties as
assigned.
DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned
to the job.
Problem SolvingThe problems and solutions
encountered by this position vary depending on the area and
structure of the department. This position frequently addresses
problematic situations and often acts a mediator or a negotiator. A
major task for this position is to understand the needs of the
customers and determine what products and services should be
provided to meet those needs.
Comments The incumbent must be proficient in
making daily operational decisions in assigned area to ensure
compliance of current regulations and guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of
education can be substituted for one year of related work
experience) plus one year directly related experience .
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make
decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and
organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are
also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Department Specific Qualifications
- Strong knowledge about addiction, substance use and
recovery.
- Experience working with individuals in recovery from alcohol
and other drug use.
- Ability to work with students and departments about sensitive
topics.
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals whose
backgrounds, identities, and experiences may be different from your
own.
Preferences
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN17413N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday 8-5 pm, some weekends
or evenings. CCW operates with a Hybrid work schedule with the
possibility to have 1-2 days remote dependent on job
responsibilities, programming calendar, and other duties. This is
at the discretion of the direct supervisor for any approval.
Department: 00707 - Center for Campus Wellness
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $25.00 per hour
Close Date: 10/24/2026
Open Until Filled:
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