Director, RISE Center

Title: Director, RISE Center

Employee Classification: Director, Student Affairs

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dean of Students

Department: UNT-Rise Center-160280

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 76782.44

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The RISE Center is home to the Substance Use Resource Education program, the Collegiate Recovery Program, and UNT's Drug and Alcohol Education Taskforce. RISE offers a central location for students, staff, and faculty seeking information on substance use and recovery support.

The RISE Center offers alcohol and drug prevention education, stigma reducing programming, and recovery support services for students. We utilize peer educators and peer mentors to support students seeking information and resources.

Position Overview

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) and the SURE (Substance Use Resource and Education) program including student recruitment, admission, and case coordination. Establish and maintain relationships with on and off campus partners. Plan, coordinate, and implement programming and activities relevant to the mission of the program. Responsible for quality assurance and ensuring that program outcomes are met. Collect and compile data ensuring that program outcomes are met. Creation and dissemination of marketing materials and information. Recruit and supervise RISE Center Coordinator, student assistance and peer recovery supports specialists.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to show initiative and productivity in the work environment. Excellent oral and written communication Ability to respond to crisis situations swiftly, professionally, and accurately Knowledge of student affairs mission and ability to help position division to effectively support student success Public speaking ability

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, health promotion, public health, counseling, social work, psychology or a closely related field with an emphasis or extensive coursework in addiction studies and/or substance use Three to five years of previous experience in substance use treatment (IOP, sober living setting) and/or substance use education (higher education, non-profit, community health) with adolescent and adult populations. Prior supervisory experience. Previous experience with grant writing and/or securing sponsored funding. Experience with a collegiate recovery community setting and/or substance use education. Record of successful program development aimed at securing sponsored grants/contracts.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties:

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