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Department Summary
The William Magee Center for AOD & Wellness Education (WMC) is dedicated to transforming students’ lives by providing education, intervention, and support services to enhance well-being and foster success at the University of Mississippi. We host programming and offer services related to holistic well-being, substance use and harm reduction, and support of students in recovery via the Collegiate Recovery Community. Our goal is to create a culture of well-being at the University of Mississippi by improving access to campus resources and supporting students on their journey to holistic wellness.
The WMC team consists of vibrant student affairs professionals with years of varied experience in student affairs and mental health support. Our culture promotes staff cohesion, staff wellness, and an attitude of excellence. We share a commitment to providing up-to-date evidenced-based education and support to UM student community.
Role Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system Human Resource Compensation Page
Family - Health Services
Sub-Family - Wellness Education & Programming
Career Track / Level - P2
Grade - 6
MinMidMax
$46,904$58,635$70,366
Role Summary
Supports wellness programming and goals to promote health and wellness for institutional and external communities. Oversees the operations of the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) under the guidance of the William Magee Center's Assistant Director of Student Support. This role requires prior experience supporting the well-being of students who are in recovery from alcohol or other drugs. The primary roles for this position are facilitating recovery meetings, supporting student academic success, and working with campus and community partners to promote the CRC and student well-being.
Examples of Work Performed
-Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) support student recovery.
-Under the guidance of the William Magee Center's Assistant Director of Student Support, plan, develop, direct, and manage a program of comprehensive recovery services.
-Recommend and coordinate relevant internal and external resources to aid in student retention and completion.
-Conducts individual and group recovery sessions to support CRC participants' level of functioning.
-Facilitate regular programming both for the CRC and broader campus that includes CRC and community social events, CRC well-being programming, and campus events intended to recruit new members.
-Collaborate with the William Magee Center, other Student Affairs offices, and other campus entities to facilitate the well-being of current and future CRC students.
-Retain administrative records and data for the program, maintaining participant records.
-Completes other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Develops promotional materials, newsletters, and other marketing plans for wellness programs.
2. Evaluates and updates wellness programs as necessary.
3. Answers questions about how treatment programs contribute to the greater health of the community.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: (3) Three Years Experience
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that expresses your interest in this role as well as how your experience aligns with the job description.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
