Job Description
Posting Details Request to Recruit
Position Title Mountaineer Recovery Community (MRC) Coordinator
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank Position Number 096471
Department Wellness and Prevention - 310000
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose The Department of Wellness and Prevention Services is a health promotion unit within the Division of Student Affairs. Working in conjunction with Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and University Recreation, Wellness and Prevention Services facilitates opportunities for students to enhance health-related knowledge and skills. In addition, the department advocates for student health, safety, and wellness through campus policies and the built environment.
The Mountaineer Recovery Community (MRC) Coordinator enhances the department's capacity to meet the needs of students navigating recovery through clinical counseling, engagement with an affiliated student group, and community-building activities. This position is the primary support and advocate for Appalachian State University's Mountaineer Recovery Community. We define recovery broadly and take a harm reduction approach to recovery. While substance use is the most commonly reported addiction, other addictions this position may encounter include eating concerns, gambling, shopping, sex, pornography, and more.
Minimum Qualifications Either of the following:
- Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (clinical supervision towards full licensure provided)
- Master's in social work with full licensure (no clinical supervision toward licensure available)
- Master's in marriage and family therapy with full licensure (no clinical supervision toward licensure available)
License/Certification Required Either of the following:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (clinical supervision towards full licensure provided)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (no clinical supervision toward licensure available)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (no clinical supervision toward licensure available)
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with substance misuse counseling
- Experience working with young adults
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The MRC Coordinator will further the mission of Wellness and Prevention Services in serving the needs of Appalachian State University students through clinical services, health promotion, and harm reduction.
Duties of the position include:
- Providing individual counseling to students in recovery, in active addiction, curious about recovery, or impacted by addiction
- Coordinating support groups and group counseling for Mountaineer Recovery Community-affiliated students
- Working with the Coordinator for Outreach and Engagement to publicize the MRC and its events
- Supporting current and future grant-funded activities
- Updating and facilitating Recovery Ally training
- Supervising one paid graduate-level intern
- Assisting the department with prevention activities and events as needed
- Implementing services designed to meet the unique needs of various student groups, such as transfer students, veteran students, and students in active addiction or recovery from addictions
Type of Position Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Generally 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. Some nights and weekends with advance notice. Flexible scheduling available.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range $49,000-$53,475
Physical Demands of Position General light lifting associated with office work; sitting at desk
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 12/18/2025
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/05/2026
Proposed Date of Hire Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit the following:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter
- A minimum of 3 professional references
Search Chair Name Jordan Perry
Search Chair Email perryj2@appstate.edu
Quick Link Posting Number 201501705P
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,