Collegiate Recovery Program Lead

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Salve Regina University is seeking a dedicated CRP Program Manager in Newport, RI to lead recovery-focused student support and programming. This grant-funded role integrates student services, partnerships, and prevention education within a recovery-oriented framework.

The manager will develop and evaluate CRP programming, oversee data reporting, and collaborate with campus units to promote wellness, belonging, and academic success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, health education, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in student affairs, counseling, health promotion, case management, or related human-services work.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals in recovery or working within behavioral-health or peer-support environments.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders (SUD) and recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC).
• Experience with college students or young adults in prevention, early intervention, recovery support, or behavioral health settings.
• Understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus and community partners within a coordinated system of care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Candidates with lived experience of recovery are encouraged to apply; such experience is welcomed and valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical, recovery-affirming support to students, including goal setting, resource navigation, and strengths-based coaching.
• Maintain a consistent presence in CRP spaces to foster community, belonging, and peer connection.
• Facilitate or coordinate peer-led meetings, recovery groups, and sober social events.
• Uphold trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices in all student interactions.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with FERPA and institutional protocols.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate CRP programming aligned with ARHE's Collegiate Recovery Model.
• Coordinate workshops, trainings, and events that promote recovery, harm reduction, and well-being.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, health education, psychology, counseling, or related field

Job description

Salve Regina University is seeking a dedicated CRP Program Manager in Newport, RI to lead recovery-focused student support and programming. This grant-funded role integrates student services, partnerships, and prevention education within a recovery-oriented framework.

The manager will develop and evaluate CRP programming, oversee data reporting, and collaborate with campus units to promote wellness, belonging, and academic success.