Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Coordinator (Program Admin Specialist I) The Recovery Coordinator leads the institution’s trauma‑informed recovery efforts following a campus critical incident. This role ensures a sustained, compassionate, and structured response, supporting students, faculty, and staff across multiple phases of recovery—from summer stabilization through the one‑year anniversary. The Coordinator collaborates across divisions to implement mental health supports, training, communication strategies, and community rebuilding initiatives aligned with best practices in trauma‑informed care and culturally responsive service delivery. This position may require occasional evening and weekend programming. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comprehensive demonstrated knowledge of trauma‑informed care principles Considerable oral and written communication skills Considerable collaboration, communication, and organizational skills High‑contact role requiring discretion, emotional awareness, and ability to work in a high‑intensity environment Experience Considerable experience working with diverse and various stakeholder groups Considerable experience in crisis response, student support services, or program coordination Additional Considerations Some experience in higher education settings Considerable experience in mental health programming, emergency response, or behavioral intervention teams Some experience in grant management Conditions of Employment This is a temporary position with anticipated employment from July 2026 through April 2027. The position will work a variable schedule based on program needs. Hours are expected to fluctuate throughout the project, ranging from 10 to 29 hours per week. Total anticipated hours for the duration of the position are 800 hours. The successful candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet project deadlines and program requirements. Hourly employees are restricted to working 29 hours per week on average or 1500 hours in total in the May 1 – April 30 period. This position does not have health insurance, retirement or leave. This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint‑based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate. Compensation Hourly rate: $30–$40 per hour. Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Old Dominion University