Director, Derek J. Mitchell Collegiate Recovery Program
About The Position
The Director of the Derek J. Mitchell Collegiate Recovery Program is responsible for the strategic leadership, program development, and day-to-day administration of Saint Leo University's collegiate recovery program (CRP), which supports students in recovery from substance use disorders as they pursue their academic and personal goals within a sober, residential community. Modeled after nationally recognized collegiate recovery programs and grounded in Saint Leo's Catholic, Benedictine values — particularly Community and Radical Hospitality — the Director builds a program culture rooted in dignity, accountability, and hope. The Director develops program design, policies, and programming; manages co-occurring diagnoses in coordination with campus partners; and hires, trains, and supervises program staff. The role coordinates recruitment and admissions with Enrollment Management and partners with Residence Life to sustain a supportive residential recovery community. Given the program's founding through a significant philanthropic gift and a long-term endowment goal, the Director also serves as a key strategic partner to University Advancement — cultivating donor relationships, supporting fundraising initiatives and stewardship activities, and representing the program to prospective supporters, families, alumni, and community partners.
Requirements
- Master's degree required; Counseling or related field preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in management and employee supervision required.
- Three to five (3–5) years of experience working with individuals in recovery required; experience working with individuals in recovery, ages 18–26, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and communities, specifically in building supportive communities.
- Demonstrated experience or comfort engaging with donors, partners, or external stakeholders in support of program growth and fundraising.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or another related professional licensure.
- Knowledge of the 12-step program.
- Experience with donor relations, grant stewardship, or fundraising in a nonprofit or higher education setting.
- Ability to navigate a variety of complex and interrelated relationships among internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
- Ability to lead and mentor others.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment; and work independently with little supervision.
- Commitment to and appreciation for Saint Leo University's Catholic, Benedictine mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic and operational leadership for the Derek J. Mitchell Collegiate Recovery Program, including program design, policies, and procedures for an abstinence-based, residential recovery community.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff, building a team engaged in ongoing program development and delivery.
- Develop and implement programming, case management, and referral resources that support students with co-occurring disorders, in coordination with Counseling & Access Services.
- Monitor best practices and emerging research in collegiate recovery to keep programming current and effective.
- Partner with Enrollment Management to coordinate recruitment and admissions and to meet program enrollment goals.
- Partner with Residence Life to maintain dedicated sober housing and a supportive residential environment for students in recovery.
- Oversee program budget, including special project and gift funds, ensuring responsible stewardship of donor-funded resources.
- Serve as a lead partner to University Advancement in donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising activity supporting the program's growth and long-term endowment goal, including donor visits, reporting, and events.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, treatment providers, alumni, and professional organizations to expand referral pipelines and philanthropic support.
- Represent the program at university and community events, including donor engagements, orientation, and family programming.
- Partner with Saint Leo departments and staff across the Division of Student Affairs to create a supportive learning environment for students in recovery.
- Prepare program updates, outcomes data, and impact reports for university leadership and donors.
- All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Benefits
- FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees
- Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
