Job Posting Title:

CSR Communications & Event Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

CMHC/Center for Students in Recovery

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Center for Students in Recovery (CSR) is a large, high-visibility collegiate recovery program that provides a supportive community for students in or seeking recovery from addiction. CSR is not a treatment program and does not provide clinical services, but is instead oriented around peer recovery support, sober social activities, and campus and community outreach and education. While CSR is a stand-alone program within the Division of Student Affairs, it receives administrative support from Healthyhorns.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.

* This position is primarily on campus but eligible for flexible work due to temporary lack of office availability.

** This is a time limited position with funding for two (2) years from date of hire. Continued funding beyond this commitment is not guaranteed.

Purpose

Serve as primary communicator for the Center for Students in Recovery program to campus audiences. Coordinating and representing CSR in various capacities across campus and with the community; collaborating with partners both on and off campus.

Responsibilities

Communications

Primary communicator for CSR to campus audiences, which includes creating marketing materials and promoting all CSR programming for campus audiences through all available communication channels including newsletters, social media and the website.

Create, in coordination with relevant staff, communication materials for CSR programs as needed.

Maintain CSR Recovery in the Park involvement, including social media content, logistics support, tabling events, etc.

Ensure all CSR materials, including the website, are up to date, user-friendly, and accessible for all students.

Along with the Healthyhorns Public Information Team and other campus partners, utilize evidence-based health communication strategies to: assist staff in creating CSR subject matter health behavior and health promotion related social media content for Healthyhorns channels; create web content for CSR and provide recovery-related content for other UT websites; create other health promotion materials.

Event planning and program support

Represent the CSR in various capacities including, but not limited to tabling, events, and workshops.

Create, maintain, and/or finalize event details and promotional materials that support CSR programs, including: work with partners to promote Recovery Month including tabling, naloxone trainings, and celebratory events for September; create a repeatable event implementation and promotional plan for CSR events; coordinate and integrate existing and new recovery-related initiatives and develop communication plans for promotion.

Collaborate on and support multi-department events and programs as needed.

Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to a campus culture of wellness.

Work alongside and participate in projects with the Healthyhorns Public Information Team and Student Affairs Communicators Team.

Meet with campus partners to enhance collaborations on CSR communication and programs

Participate as an active member of campus health and well-being programs and initiatives.

Other tasks as assigned and may arise, including but not limited to:

Attend meetings as assigned and respond to emails in a timely manner. 

Actively participate in CSR team efforts, including staff development. 

Complete other duties as needed. 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, education, social work, communication, marketing, public affairs, business, or related field.

Demonstrated experience planning, creating and implementing student-centered events.

Experience creating programs and communication messages about a variety of community building events, health and/or academic topics.

Experience developing marketing or communication strategies,

Excellent ability to write content for web, print, and social media

Experience designing and delivering programs to a college audience.

Ability to manage multiple complex job duties and project-based work. 

High level organizational skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience within a higher education setting or with the college student population.   

Demonstrated experience using innovative technology and communication methods to enhance outreach efforts.

Ability to synthesize feedback from multiple stakeholders to enhance programs and messages.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Ability to carry and move items up to 25 pounds unassisted and with assistance for items over 25 pounds.

Ability to move items around campus in support of events.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: 

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: 

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.