Advertising Summary: Rams in Recovery, VCU’s Collegiate
Recovery Program, is a community that believes in the
transformative power of recovery to inspire hope, celebrate grit,
foster holistic well-being, promote academic success, and engage
students as servant leaders. We are the largest Collegiate Recovery
Program in Virginia and offer robust support for students in
recovery, including a Recovery Scholars Program, Recovery Housing,
a Recovery Clubhouse, and more than 16 weekly recovery meetings on
campus. Our more than 3,000 sq. ft. space on campus offers 24-hour
access for students in recovery and serves our very own “Recovery
Roast Coffee” with an ample supply of snacks. We have three
full-time staff and numerous part-time student workers, interns,
and AmeriCorps members. Most of them are in recovery and are
certified or working towards certification as Peer Recovery
Specialists.
Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU
Department: University Counseling
Department Summary: We support student success by providing comprehensive clinical services, advocacy, recovery support, outreach, and professional training. We provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere that creates spaces for healing and growth. We demonstrate our commitment to social justice and cultural sensitivity through validation, empowerment, and building wide-ranging relationships.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Purpose of Position: To support students in the Recovery Scholars program and to grow that program ensuring students access to education and recovery supports.
Recovery Scholars & Student Engagement
Reports to: Lauren de Treville Powell
Position Purpose
The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director to develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve recovery programming and peer support services for students participating in Rams in Recovery and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars Program (RSP).
This position serves as the primary coordinator for the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program, student engagement initiatives, and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars (VACRS) LEADS Program. The coordinator is responsible for building sustainable systems, supporting student leadership development, strengthening recovery programming, coordinating major student experiences, and continuously improving resources that enhance student success.
The position emphasizes student-centered service, collaboration, project management, continuous improvement, and recovery-oriented leadership.
Primary Responsibilities Recovery Scholars Program Administration & Outreach
Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU
Department: University Counseling
Department Summary: We support student success by providing comprehensive clinical services, advocacy, recovery support, outreach, and professional training. We provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere that creates spaces for healing and growth. We demonstrate our commitment to social justice and cultural sensitivity through validation, empowerment, and building wide-ranging relationships.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Purpose of Position: To support students in the Recovery Scholars program and to grow that program ensuring students access to education and recovery supports.
Recovery Scholars & Student Engagement
Reports to: Lauren de Treville Powell
Position Purpose
The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director to develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve recovery programming and peer support services for students participating in Rams in Recovery and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars Program (RSP).
This position serves as the primary coordinator for the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program, student engagement initiatives, and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars (VACRS) LEADS Program. The coordinator is responsible for building sustainable systems, supporting student leadership development, strengthening recovery programming, coordinating major student experiences, and continuously improving resources that enhance student success.
The position emphasizes student-centered service, collaboration, project management, continuous improvement, and recovery-oriented leadership.
Primary Responsibilities Recovery Scholars Program Administration & Outreach
- Coordinate all aspects of the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program
each semester, including, student interviews and onboarding,
seminar registration and assignment, registration forms,
orientation and surveys and other student communication.