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Assistant Director for Recovery & Peer Support

University of North Carolina Charlotte

Aug 05, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Information about the university's benefits package can be found at https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits.
The finalist will be subject to a criminal background check.
If there is a document that you feel is relevant to this position and would like it reviewed with your resume and cover letter you may upload it to the "Other Document" option under Applicant Documents

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	012044
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Director for Recovery & Peer Support
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with one scheduled evening shift. Occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Telework: One day per week, currently.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)
Work Location	Waddell Center for Student Health & Wellbeing, 118
Salary Range	$64,164
Primary Purpose of Department	CWP aspires to empower the University community to develop healthier attitudes and behaviors in order to create a safer, more welcoming campus culture. The mission of the Center for Wellness Promotion is to equip students and the campus community with comprehensive health education and prevention strategies that build health literacy, enhance informed decision-making, and promote academic success and lifelong wellbeing.
Primary Purpose of Position	Reporting to the Associate Director of Prevention and Recovery Support, the primary purpose of this position is to assist students in navigating recovery support efforts on campus through programming, case management and outreach. This role serves and supports students of the Charlotte Recovery Program and the Charlotte campus with a wide range of recovery support, including but not limited to, group facilitation, workshops, and other activities that build recovery community, connections and a sense of belonging. Serving in the capacity of adjunct staff in Counseling and Psychological Services ( CAPS), this position will also provide a percentage of clinical services to UNC Charlotte student members of the CRP and other students referred for assistance with substance use concerns.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Principal responsibilities include coordinating recovery support activities for students involved with the Charlotte Recovery Program; providing substance use counseling to students; delivering education to the campus community on substance use disorders, recovery, and the Charlotte Recovery Program as a resource for students; assisting as directed to advance the goals and objectives of the program.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree in higher education, counseling, social work, public health, or related discipline.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Experience in collegiate recovery program development or higher education administration. Community partnership experience. Personal or professional understanding of recovery communities and recovery-informed practices.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist ( LCAS or Associate), Certified Peer Support Specialist, Recovery Coach certification, or related credential.
Special Notes to Applicants	Information about the university's benefits package can be found at https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits. The finalist will be subject to a criminal background check. If there is a document that you feel is relevant to this position and would like it reviewed with your resume and cover letter you may upload it to the "Other Document" option under Applicant Documents
Posting Open Date	08/04/2026
Posting Close Date	08/31/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	09/15/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Do you have a Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, social work, public health or related discipline?
- Yes, I have a Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, social work, public health or related discipline
- No, I do not have a Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, social work, public health or related discipline

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References
Other Document

Optional Documents