Program Specialist

Fort Lewis College; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO is seeking a Program Specialist to build and sustain a supportive recovery community for students. You will design the program framework, collaborate with housing and well-being teams, and guide resident selection to foster belonging and personal growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, commitment to DEI, and strong communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Partner with Student Housing and Student Well-Being teams to launch and oversee the Recovery LLC.
• Research national recovery program models and consult with experts to identify best practices that foster connection, student success, and inclusive approaches.
• Design a program framework and curriculum that fosters connection, belonging and personal growth for students’ recovery journeys.
• Recommend policies that support a healthy, inclusive community aligned with SAMHSA’s pillars of Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.
• Develop and initiate activities, programs and pro-social events that strengthen relationships and create a supportive network among residents.
• Mentor student staff to lead inclusively and cultivate communication skills that strengthen the Recovery LLC as a connected, supportive community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Specialist will build and sustain a supportivecommunity for students in recovery, fostering connection, purpose,and belonging. This role develops the Recovery Living and LearningCommunity (LLC) through research, planning, and collaboration,ensuring alignment with SAMHSA’s pillars of Health, Home, Purpose,and Community. Key responsibilities include designing the programframework and curriculum, cultivating campus and communitypartnerships, guiding resident selection, and monitoring studentengagement and accountability within the LLC. Over time, thespecialist will assess and enhance the program to meet the evolvingneeds of students in recovery.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Partner with Student Housing and Student Well-Being teams tolaunch and oversee the Recovery LLC.
• Research national recovery program models and consult withexperts to identify best practices that foster connection, studentsuccess, and inclusive, culturally responsive approaches forbuilding a thriving recovery community on campus.
• Design a program framework and curriculum that fostersconnection, belonging and personal growth for students’ recoveryjourneys.
• Recommend policies that support a healthy, inclusive communityaligned with SAMHSA’s pillars of Health, Home, Purpose, andCommunity.
• Develop and initiate activities, programs and pro-social eventsthat strengthen relationships and create a supportive network amongresidents.
• Mentor student staff to lead inclusively and cultivatecommunication skills that strengthen the Recovery LLC as aconnected, supportive community where every student feels a senseof belonging and purpose.
• Establish tools to assess community well-being and identifyopportunities for continuous improvement, working closely with theAssociate Director of Student Housing to
• Participate in resident selection to help build a positive,engaged community.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate recovery supportinto housing and well-being initiatives, creating a seamless,student-centered experience.
• Build relationships with local organizations and communitymembers to expand resources and opportunities for students inrecovery.
• Share progress and insights regularly with campus leadership toensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and support the planning and implementation of programsand pro-social outings.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibilityincluding the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials inaccordance with FLC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, andstudent success, as well as working with broadly diversecommunities.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and verbalcommunication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, such as MicrosoftTeams, Outlook, and Excel

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

• Skills, knowledge, and experience specifically focused on the theneeds of individuals in recovery or with a history of substanceabuse

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility

Reports directly to the Associate Director of Residence Life andResidential Education with secondary supervision by the Director ofWell-being and Area Coordinator of Programing with StudentHousing.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those that an employee can expect whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, andprinters, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period oftime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands andfingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoopkneel to install computer equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required

Travel

• 10% - Travel to campus for meetings or program facilitation

FLSA Status/ Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work/ and SalaryRange

• Hourly
• Part Time
• Temporary
• Full Year
• Typical Work hours will be scheduled out with occasional work onweekends and evenings as needed

Compensation

The hourly rate is $20/ hour

About Fort Lewis College

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the LaPlata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premierpublic undergraduate research institution. With more than half ofthe 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academicprogramming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diversespaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achievetheir career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-TribalInstitution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development inneighboring tribal communities and connecting students with theeducation they need to be the change in the world they want to see.Degree programs span the arts, business, education, healthsciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Courseworkbuilds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources foundaround the Four Corners region. Students work closely with facultyon research projects with real-world implications. Like themountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-lifebalance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoyunparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking andbiking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 tonotify prospective employees, current employees, students andapplicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The reportis updated and published annually in accordance with the HigherEducation Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, theFederal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This reportcontains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction onenrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in twoways: By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a papercopy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach themat [phone].

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domesticstatus, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or geneticinformation. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall beextended to all persons. The College shall promote equalopportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts toincrease the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The Collegeis dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralisticfaculty and staff committed to teaching and working in amulticultural environment. To file a report, get resources, readpolicies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
[phone]
[e-mail]

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?

Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IXCoordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
[phone]
[e-mail]

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Actof 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation uponrequest to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone[phone] or email [e-mail] at least five businessdays before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate yourrequest and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked toprovide additional information,including medical documentation,regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.Please ensure that you have this information available well inadvance of the assessment date.